Sitton Elementary School
Tel:
(503)916-6277
- Sitton Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Sitton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sitton Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 399 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sitton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sitton Elementary School is 0.75, 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 | #1085 out of 1,194 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 23% |
| Black | 16% | 2% |
| White | 25% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portland SD 1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sitton Elementary School is Roosevelt High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James John Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland James John Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 407 students
0.8 miles
7439 N Charleston Ave
Portland, OR 97203
(503)916-6266 0.8 K-5 407 - Portland George Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 359 students
1.0 miles
10000 N Burr
Portland, OR 97203
(503)916-6262 1.0 6-8 359 - Portland Roosevelt High School Grades: 9-12 | 869 students
1.2 miles
6941 N Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503)916-5260 1.2 9-12 869 - Portland Astor Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 455 students
2.0 miles
5601 N Yale St
Portland, OR 97203
(503)916-6244 2.0 K-8 455 - Portland Cesar Chavez K-8 School Grades: K-8 | 552 students
2.2 miles
5103 N Willis Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
(503)916-5666 2.2 K-8 552
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