Serving 365 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 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 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Earl Boyles Elementary serves the southwest part of Portland, OR, with an attendance area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically find it a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Earl Boyles Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat 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
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Earl Boyles 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 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
#909 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
20%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earl Boyles Elementary School's ranking?
Earl Boyles 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 Earl Boyles Elementary School often compared to?
Earl Boyles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelly Elementary School, Lent Elementary School 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 Earl Boyles Elementary School?
365 students attend Earl Boyles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Earl Boyles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 2% 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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