Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pelican Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelican Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pelican Elementary School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Pelican Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelican Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
63%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelican Elementary School's ranking?
Pelican Elementary School is ranked #553 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pelican Elementary School often compared to?
Pelican Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph Conger Elementary School, Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Pelican Elementary School?
253 students attend Pelican Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pelican Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelican Elementary School?
Pelican Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pelican Elementary School offer ?
Pelican Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelican Elementary School part of?
Pelican Elementary School is part of Klamath Falls City Schools.
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