Buckman Elementary School
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
4%
2%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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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