A+
Excellent
93/100

Thurston Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7345 Thurston Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 68% · Math 66% proficient · 86th percentile in Oregon
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Oregon for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Oregon schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
381
Students
enrolled
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%86/100reading 83rd percentile, math 89th percentile among Oregon elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oregon. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency68% (+15 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (+28 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oregon state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%67%reading +13 pts, math +16 pts86th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%50%reading +38 pts, math +24 pts97th percentile (list)
Low-income57%57%reading +19 pts, math +27 pts96th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7345 Thurston Rd
City Springfield
ZIP Code 97478
District 4111670
NCES School ID 411167000587
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97478

Understanding the community around Thurston Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,334
Per Capita Income $34,964
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $335,300
Median Rent $1,260
Owner-Occupied 68.9%
Renter-Occupied 31.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thurston Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.7%
Two or More Races 11.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.7%
Black 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 381
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has 381 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does Thurston Elementary School serve?
Thurston Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thurston Elementary School receive per student?
Thurston Elementary School receives $15,958 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thurston Elementary School in 97478 ▼
Avg Home Value
$437,611
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,758
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
31.1%

Other Schools in 97478

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026