Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Patrick Lynch 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patrick Lynch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Patrick Lynch Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Patrick Lynch Elementary School is 0.75, 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)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
36%
25%
Black
8%
2%
White
31%
60%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Patrick Lynch Elementary School often compared to?
Patrick Lynch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oliver Elementary School, Gresham High School, Reynolds High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Patrick Lynch Elementary School?
392 students attend Patrick Lynch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Patrick Lynch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patrick Lynch Elementary School?
Patrick Lynch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Patrick Lynch Elementary School offer ?
Patrick Lynch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Patrick Lynch Elementary School part of?
Patrick Lynch Elementary School is part of Centennial SD 28j School District.
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