Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Philander Lee 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Philander Lee Elementary School serves the northern part of Canby, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Philander Lee Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Philander Lee 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 Philander Lee Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#753 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
White
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philander Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Philander Lee Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Philander Lee Elementary School often compared to?
Philander Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecile Trost Elementary School, Howard Eccles 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Philander Lee Elementary School?
279 students attend Philander Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Philander Lee Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philander Lee Elementary School?
Philander Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Philander Lee Elementary School offer ?
Philander Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Philander Lee Elementary School part of?
Philander Lee Elementary School is part of Canby SD 86 School District.
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