Candalaria Elementary School

Candalaria Elementary School is one of the compact elementary-level communitys in Salem, Oregon, operated by Salem-Keizer SD 24J, with 271 students on its rolls from grades K through 5.

Candalaria Elementary School is one of 65 schools operated by Salem-Keizer SD 24J, a district that hosts 37,776 students overall.

Demographically, Candalaria Elementary School lists that White students make up the majority at 71%; the rest reads as 18% Hispanic, 7% multiracial.

On the resource side, On paper, Candalaria Elementary School has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 21.9:1. The state averages around 16.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 89% of students at Candalaria Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Candalaria Elementary School sits in the top 10% of Oregon schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 28.1%; actual is 47.7%, +19.7 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Marion County put median household income runs about $77,351, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Marion County runs 111 public schools (combined enrollment of about 53,799 students), of which Candalaria Elementary School is one.

Salem Heights Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Candalaria Elementary School at 2nd of 9; the average score across the group is 32.0%.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Looking at the recent track record. Candalaria Elementary School's enrollment has shrank 21% since 2018, when it stood at 342 (now 271). Hispanic enrollment moved from 13% to 18% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 24.1:1 in 2018 to 21.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Candalaria Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.