Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boise-eliot 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boise-Eliot Elementary School serves the eastern part of Portland, OR, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boise-eliot Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Boise-eliot Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boise-eliot Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#909 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
45%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boise-eliot Elementary School's ranking?
Boise-eliot Elementary School is ranked #909 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Boise-eliot Elementary School often compared to?
Boise-eliot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Elementary School, Kairos Pdx by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Boise-eliot Elementary School?
313 students attend Boise-eliot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Boise-eliot Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boise-eliot Elementary School?
Boise-eliot Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boise-eliot Elementary School offer ?
Boise-eliot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boise-eliot Elementary School part of?
Boise-eliot Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Boise-eliot Elementary School located?
Boise-eliot Elementary School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 14 other public schools located in North Portland.
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