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Salem-Keizer SD 24J

Oregon · Public School District
65
Schools
39,201
Students
$22,392
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
80.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+28pp vs nat'l
83.8%
Graduation Rate
-2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Salem-Keizer SD 24J is a public school district in Oregon serving 39,201 students across 65 schools. It includes 44 elementary, 13 middle, 8 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 83.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,392 is above average for a US public school district. 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (65)
Elementary Schools44 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Auburn Elementary SchoolKG–05542
Battle Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05462
Brush College Elementary SchoolKG–05307
Bush Elementary SchoolKG–05254
Candalaria Elementary SchoolKG–05301
Cesar E Chavez ElementaryKG–05573
Chapman Hill Elementary SchoolKG–05369
Clear Lake Elementary SchoolKG–05336
Cummings Elementary SchoolKG–05435
Englewood Elementary SchoolKG–05321
Eyre Elementary SchoolKG–05532
Forest Ridge Elementary SchoolKG–05230
Four Corners Elementary SchoolKG–05362
Grant Community SchoolKG–05424
Gubser Elementary SchoolKG–05426
Hallman Elementary SchoolKG–05366
Hammond Elementary SchoolKG–05530
Harritt Elementary SchoolKG–05469
Hayesville Elementary SchoolKG–05333
Highland Elementary SchoolKG–05347
Hoover Elementary SchoolKG–05399
Kalapuya Elementary SchoolKG–05512
Keizer Elementary SchoolKG–05561
Kennedy Elementary SchoolKG–05357
Lamb Elementary SchoolKG–05373
Lee Elementary SchoolKG–05275
Liberty Elementary SchoolKG–05458
McKinley Elementary SchoolKG–05285
Miller Elementary SchoolKG–05361
Morningside Elementary SchoolKG–05324
Myers Elementary SchoolKG–05344
Optimum Learning Environment Charter SchoolCharter01–05131
Pringle Elementary SchoolKG–05499
Richmond Elementary SchoolKG–05310
Salem Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05255
Schirle Elementary SchoolKG–05304
Scott Elementary SchoolKG–05517
Sumpter Elementary SchoolKG–05477
Swegle Elementary SchoolKG–05520
Valley Inquiry Charter SchoolCharterKG–07225
Washington Elementary SchoolKG–05371
Weddle Elementary SchoolKG–05356
Wright Elementary SchoolKG–05375
Yoshikai Elementary SchoolKG–05480
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early College High School09–12204
McKay High School09–122,311
McNary High School09–122,081
North Salem High School09–122,239
Roberts High School07–12538
South Salem High School09–122,256
Sprague High School09–121,779
West Salem High School09–121,733
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,392+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
27%
State
61.4%
Local (property tax)
27.2%
Federal
11.5%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
65
Schools
39,201
Students
80%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.8%
Opportunity Score38/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,392 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 65 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salem-Keizer SD 24J?
Salem-Keizer SD 24J has 65 public schools, serving a total of 39,201 students.
What is the graduation rate for Salem-Keizer SD 24J?
The graduation rate is 83.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Salem-Keizer SD 24J spend per student?
Salem-Keizer SD 24J spends $22,392 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Salem-Keizer SD 24J?
80% of students in Salem-Keizer SD 24J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Salem-Keizer SD 24J?
Yes — 4 of the 65 schools in Salem-Keizer SD 24J are charter schools.
What grade levels does Salem-Keizer SD 24J serve?
Salem-Keizer SD 24J serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Salem-Keizer SD 24J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Salem-Keizer SD 24J is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.