Thurston Elementary School
Springfield, OR · Springfield SD 19
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, small
115th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 83%· Stable
7345 Thurston Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
(541)744-6411NCES ID 411167000587Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thurston Elementary School 115th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 83th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 179 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 381 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 77.7% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 15.2% | 11.5% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 8.7% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $436K in zip 97478 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Thurston Elementary School
- #308Ridgeview Elementary SchoolSpringfield SD 19 · 0.9 mi away308th of 675
ELA 38% ▼21 · Math 42% ▼14Compare - #643Riverbend Elementary SchoolSpringfield SD 19 · 2.4 mi away643rd of 675
ELA 18% ▼41 · Math 13% ▼43Compare - #544Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolSpringfield SD 19 · 3.6 mi away544th of 675
ELA 32% ▼27 · Math 17% ▼39Compare - #165Douglas Gardens Elementary SchoolSpringfield SD 19 · 4.1 mi away165th of 675
ELA 55% ▼4 · Math 46% ▼10Compare - #550Maple Elementary SchoolSpringfield SD 19 · 4.8 mi away550th of 675
ELA 29% ▼30 · Math 19% ▼37Compare - #408Yolanda Elementary SchoolSpringfield SD 19 · 5 mi away408th of 675
ELA 39% ▼20 · Math 27% ▼29Compare - #439Elizabeth Page Elementary SchoolSpringfield SD 19 · 5.7 mi away439th of 675
ELA 34% ▼25 · Math 29% ▼27Compare - #506Two Rivers Dos Rios ElementarySpringfield SD 19 · 5.8 mi away506th of 675
ELA 34% ▼25 · Math 21% ▼35Compare
What school district is Thurston Elementary School in?
Thurston Elementary School is part of the Springfield SD 19 district in Springfield, Oregon.
Is Thurston Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thurston Elementary School 115th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thurston Elementary School?
White 78%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 9%, Black 1% (381 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thurston Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97478 is $436K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.