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Cummings Elementary School

613 Cummings Ln N
Salem, OR 97303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cummings 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 17% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cummings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Cummings Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Mascot
Cougar

School Rankings

Cummings Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cummings Elementary School is 0.63, which is more 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)
#1060 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
31%
15-19%
44%
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
49%
58%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cummings Elementary School's ranking?
Cummings Elementary School is ranked #1060 out of 1,174 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Cummings Elementary School?
416 students attend Cummings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cummings Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cummings Elementary School?
Cummings Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cummings Elementary School offer ?
Cummings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cummings Elementary School part of?
Cummings Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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