Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kelly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kelly Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kelly Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
11%
2%
White
49%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kelly Elementary School often compared to?
Kelly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lent Elementary School, Earl Boyles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Kelly Elementary School?
381 students attend Kelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kelly Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Elementary School?
Kelly Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kelly Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kelly Elementary School part of?
Kelly Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Kelly Elementary School located?
Kelly Elementary School is located in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Lents.
School Reviews
4 5/8/2020
Test scores alone do not tell the whole story! Kelly is a gem in the rough. This review page left out something important: Kelly has one of the few elementary Russian Immersion programs in the country! Do you want your child to thoroughly learn an important foreign language, spoken in the largest country on earth with rising economic power? Then enroll them in Kelly starting in kindergarten!
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