Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilkes 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 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkes 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
Wilkes Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilkes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilkes Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
39%
25%
Black
16%
2%
White
17%
60%
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilkes Elementary School's ranking?
Wilkes Elementary School is ranked #1140 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Wilkes Elementary School often compared to?
Wilkes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powell Butte Elementary School, Parklane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Wilkes Elementary School?
431 students attend Wilkes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Wilkes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkes Elementary School?
Wilkes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilkes Elementary School offer ?
Wilkes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilkes Elementary School part of?
Wilkes Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilkes Elementary School located?
Wilkes Elementary School is located in the Wilkes East neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Wilkes East.
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