Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewelling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewelling Elementary School serves the northwest part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewelling Elementary School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lewelling 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 Lewelling Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#675 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
54%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
20%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewelling Elementary School's ranking?
Lewelling Elementary School is ranked #675 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lewelling Elementary School often compared to?
Lewelling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School, Linwood Elementary School, Ardenwald 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 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lewelling Elementary School?
282 students attend Lewelling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lewelling Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewelling Elementary School?
Lewelling Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lewelling Elementary School offer ?
Lewelling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewelling Elementary School part of?
Lewelling Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lewelling Elementary School located?
Lewelling Elementary School is located in the Lewelling neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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