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Otto Petersen Elementary School

Scappoose SD 1J · Columbia County · 52050 SE 3rd St, Scappoose, OR 97056.0

(971)200-8003

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7/10
#249
Rank 249 out of 666
Top 37%
English Language Arts7/10 · #221 · 67th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #292 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Scappoose is a small, tight-knit town tucked between the Tualatin Mountains and the Columbia River, close enough to Portland for a day trip but with a genuinely small-town feel all its own. Otto Petersen Elementary sits comfortably in the middle of the pack statewide, with solid English scores and decent math, making it a dependable neighborhood school where kids tend to know their teachers and their classmates for years. Families drawn to a slower pace of life, outdoor access, and a community where everyone seems to know everyone will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

380 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
277 (73%)
Hispanic
50 (13%)
Multiple Races
43 (11%)
Other
10 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners16 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged81 (21%)
Students with Disabilities66 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

416
Enrollment
22.14
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
26
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #452 · 34th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found