Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James John 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James John Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
James John Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James John Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
41%
25%
Black
8%
2%
White
39%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James John Elementary School often compared to?
James John Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Village School, Astor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend James John Elementary School?
332 students attend James John Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of James John Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James John Elementary School?
James John Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does James John Elementary School offer ?
James John Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James John Elementary School part of?
James John Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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