Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Earl Boyles 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 15-19% (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 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earl Boyles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Earl Boyles Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Earl Boyles 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 Earl Boyles Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#990 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
9%
3%
White
31%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earl Boyles Elementary School's ranking?
Earl Boyles Elementary School is ranked #990 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Earl Boyles Elementary School often compared to?
Earl Boyles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lent Elementary School, Kelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Earl Boyles Elementary School?
369 students attend Earl Boyles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Earl Boyles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl Boyles Elementary School?
Earl Boyles Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Earl Boyles Elementary School offer ?
Earl Boyles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Earl Boyles Elementary School part of?
Earl Boyles Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Earl Boyles Elementary School located?
Earl Boyles Elementary School is located in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Lents.
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