Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Linwood 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linwood Elementary School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Linwood 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 Linwood Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#964 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
51%
57%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linwood Elementary School's ranking?
Linwood Elementary School is ranked #964 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Linwood Elementary School often compared to?
Linwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewelling Elementary School, Whitcomb 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Linwood Elementary School?
259 students attend Linwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Linwood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linwood Elementary School?
Linwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linwood Elementary School offer ?
Linwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linwood Elementary School part of?
Linwood Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Linwood Elementary School located?
Linwood Elementary School is located in the Linwood neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Linwood.
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