The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Elementary School
Green Elementary School is a regular public school in Roseburg serving preschool through fifth grade. It is part of Douglas County SD 4, the district that covers the city and surrounding area. Roseburg itself is the county seat and largest city in Douglas County, a regional hub for retail, government, and medical services that has been shifting from its historic identity as a timber town toward healthcare, tourism, and viticulture. The school sits on the southwestern edge of the city, near Carnes Road, in a part of town that blends residential streets with rural-adjacent land.
Academically, Green Elementary shows proficiency rates that sit above the midpoint among districts in Douglas County when you look across tested subjects and grades. That is a meaningful positive signal in a county with a wide range of outcomes. On state assessments from the most recent school year, English language arts proficiency reached around a third to two-fifths of students depending on grade, with fourth grade the strongest. Math proficiency was lower, roughly a quarter across tested grades, with third graders doing somewhat better than fourth and fifth. Science, tested only in fifth grade, showed about one in seven students reaching proficiency. These are current figures that give a parent a baseline for discussion with the school, especially if they have a child who will be taking those tests soon. The data covers a single year, so there is no trend to judge improvement or decline yet.
The student body is small and predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic presence and smaller shares of students who are American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black, or of two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with significant economic need. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data reviewed, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how those populations are supported. Because the school only goes through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report.
The housing market around the school is relatively affordable compared to the national and state benchmarks. Homes in the area have a price that is moderate by Oregon standards, and rents have been stable or slightly decreasing. The typical monthly rent is lower than a mortgage payment on a median-priced home, which may make renting a more common choice for families. Roseburg’s economy has been slowly diversifying, with Mercy Medical Center a major employer alongside the long-standing Roseburg Forest Products headquarters. The downtown core has a traditional grid of storefronts and a courthouse, while the Interstate 5 corridor is more auto-oriented.
The school’s district, Douglas County SD 4, did not have any recent large-scale changes flagged in public records. No information was available on program offerings, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or chronic absenteeism at Green Elementary. Those are common elements that parents often weigh, so it is worth asking the principal or district office for details on class sizes, enrichment activities, and how the school addresses attendance.
For a family considering Green Elementary, it offers a small, neighborhood-scale environment within a district that shows competitive proficiency relative to other Douglas County schools. The economic context is modest, and the school serves a community that reflects the broader region’s shift away from timber dependence. A parent looking for a tight-knit elementary with a track record that holds its own in the county may find this a solid option, though they should fill in the missing pieces by talking directly with staff.
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