Powell Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(503)661-1510
- Powell Valley Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 37%.
School Overview
- Powell Valley Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Powell Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Powell Valley Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #901 out of 1,194 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 55% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 62% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Powell Valley Elementary School is Springwater Trail High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gordon Russell Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gordon Russell Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gresham Gordon Russell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 749 students
0.6 miles
3625 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)667-6900 0.6 6-8 749 - Gresham Kelly Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 535 students
0.7 miles
2400 Se Baker Way
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)663-7483 0.7 K-5 535 - Damascus Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 341 students
1.1 miles
15600 Se 232nd Dr
Damascus, OR 97089
(503)427-0803 1.1 K-8 341 - Gresham Hogan Cedars Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 595 students
1.2 miles
1770 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)261-4500 1.2 K-5 595 - Gresham Springwater Trail High School Grades: 9-12 | 190 students
1.2 miles
1440 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503)261-4600 1.2 9-12 190
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