The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Englewood Elementary School
Englewood Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in northeast Salem, part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. The school is a regular public school with a modest enrollment relative to elementary schools in the area. A large majority of its students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, giving the school a high level of economic need. The student body is predominantly White, with a sizable Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, two or more races, Black, and Asian. Data on English learner and special education enrollment was not available in the sources reviewed.
State assessment results for the 2024–2025 school year are available for grades three through five in English language arts and math, and for grade five in science. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency level sits below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Marion County. In English language arts, the share of students meeting proficiency was higher than in math and science, but still well below typical county levels. Math proficiency rates were lower, and the science result for fifth graders was the weakest subject area. Only a single year of assessment data was reported, so there is no trend to examine. A parent looking for a clearer picture of academic progress over time would need to ask the school for prior years’ results or look for other local measures.
Because Englewood is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also absent from the available records, which is a gap a family may want to follow up on with the school office. No information on discipline, staffing ratios, or course access was provided.
The school sits in a residential neighborhood in Salem, Oregon’s capital city. Salem blends state government offices, a public university campus, a historic downtown, and agricultural food-processing industries. The city is largely car-dependent outside the downtown core, with Interstate 5 and state highways as main routes. Housing in the school’s zip code is somewhat less expensive than the Oregon statewide benchmark, but still above the national median home value. Rents are a bit below the national average, and the estimated rent-to-income ratio suggests housing is moderately affordable relative to local incomes. The broader Salem metropolitan area has grown steadily, with industrial and commercial development along the I-5 corridor.
The district that runs Englewood, Salem-Keizer SD 24J, has been through recent budget-driven school closures. In 2023, Four Corners Elementary closed, and in 2024 the board voted to close three more elementary schools to address a budget shortfall. These closures have shifted attendance boundaries and commute patterns for some families. On the positive side, voters approved a large construction bond in 2022 that funds safety upgrades, classroom improvements, and construction projects across all district schools. In mid-2025, the school board adopted a new three-year strategic plan emphasizing academic excellence, belonging, and workforce readiness. Those district-level priorities may influence resources and programming at Englewood going forward.
For a family considering this school, the most salient point is the academic performance: state test results fall well below the midpoint for Marion County, with particularly low math and science scores. The school serves a high-need population, which can present both challenges and opportunities for additional support programs. The limited data available means that a parent would want to visit, talk to the principal, and ask about interventions, enrichment, and how the school addresses learning gaps. The broader district context of closures and budget pressures is worth understanding, as it could affect future staffing and programming. The neighborhood itself is a typical Salem residential area with moderately priced housing and car-dependent streets.
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