Oregon education facts

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Public School Revenue Raised Is Among the Worst In Nation:
Oregon ranks near the bottom of all states--45th out of 50--in the per capita revenue raised for public education.

Public School Spending Has Declined:
Public education spending per pupil has declined in Oregon. Since 2000, per pupil spending in constant dollars has declined by 3%.

Student/Teacher Ratio Is Getting Worse:
The number of students for every teacher is getting larger in Oregon and, as a result, students are getting less individual attention. The number of students per public school teacher has increased by 13% since 1990.

Student/Teacher Ratio Is Among the Highest in the Nation:
Oregon ranks near the bottom (48 of 50) in the number of students for each teacher.

Class Sizes Are Among the Largest in the Nation:
With an average of 24 students per class, Oregon has the 2nd largest average elementary school class size in the nation.

There Need to Be Limits on Class Size
Oregon has neither a class size reduction program nor any legal limit on public school class sizes.

Schools Need Major Repairs:
Sixty-three percent (63%) of Oregon's schools have at least one inadequate building feature (e.g., roofs, plumbing, electric wiring), and 84% have at least one unsatisfactory environmental condition (e.g., poor air quality, poor heating, too much noise).