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Otto Petersen Elementary School

52050 Se 3rd St
Scappoose, OR 97056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 390 students in grades 4-6, Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Otto Petersen Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otto Petersen Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#758 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
31%
39%
44%
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otto Petersen Elementary School's ranking?
Otto Petersen Elementary School is ranked #758 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Otto Petersen Elementary School?
390 students attend Otto Petersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Otto Petersen Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otto Petersen Elementary School?
Otto Petersen Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Otto Petersen Elementary School offer ?
Otto Petersen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otto Petersen Elementary School part of?
Otto Petersen Elementary School is part of Scappoose SD 1j School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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