Rieke Elementary School

1405 Sw Vermont
Portland, OR 97219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 1%
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rieke Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1% in OR
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : Rieke Elementary School serves the southern part of Portland, OR, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rieke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Rieke Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Rieke Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rieke Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#9 out of 1174 schools
(Top 1%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
44%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
72%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
28%
0.46

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
7%

Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-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 Rieke Elementary School's ranking?
Rieke Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Rieke Elementary School often compared to?
Rieke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridlemile Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Rieke Elementary School?
279 students attend Rieke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Rieke Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rieke Elementary School?
Rieke Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rieke Elementary School offer ?
Rieke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rieke Elementary School part of?
Rieke Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Rieke Elementary School located?
Rieke Elementary School is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 10 other public schools located in Southwest Portland.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : Rieke Elementary School serves the southern part of Portland, OR, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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