320 Se 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Buckman Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 1% in OR)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buckman Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Buckman Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
45-49%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65-69%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
25%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
67%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
Diversity Score
0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Buckman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).

How many students attend Buckman Elementary School?

448 students attend Buckman Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Buckman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckman Elementary School?

Buckman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.

What grades does Buckman Elementary School offer ?

Buckman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Buckman Elementary School part of?

Buckman Elementary School is part of Portland School District 1j.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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