Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Periwinkle 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 30% (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 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Periwinkle Elementary School serves a central area in Albany, OR, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Periwinkle Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#650 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
65%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Periwinkle Elementary School's ranking?
Periwinkle Elementary School is ranked #650 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% 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 Periwinkle Elementary School?
325 students attend Periwinkle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Periwinkle Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Periwinkle Elementary School?
Periwinkle Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Periwinkle Elementary School offer ?
Periwinkle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Periwinkle Elementary School part of?
Periwinkle Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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