Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arleta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Arleta Elementary School serves the southeast part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arleta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arleta Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Dolphins
School Rankings
Arleta Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arleta Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arleta Elementary School's ranking?
Arleta Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Arleta Elementary School often compared to?
Arleta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lent Elementary School, Woodstock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Arleta Elementary School?
252 students attend Arleta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Arleta Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arleta Elementary School?
Arleta Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arleta Elementary School offer ?
Arleta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arleta Elementary School part of?
Arleta Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Arleta Elementary School located?
Arleta Elementary School is located in the Mount Scott Arleta neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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