Wheatley School

Wheatley School serves 44 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wheatley School's student population of 44 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Wheatley School is 0.78, which is more 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
21%
3%
White
36%
57%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.78
(22-23)
29.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wheatley School?
44 students attend Wheatley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Wheatley School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatley School?
Wheatley School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wheatley School offer ?
Wheatley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wheatley School part of?
Wheatley School is part of Multnomah ESD School District.
In what neighborhood is Wheatley School located?
Wheatley School is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Portland.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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