Wilkes Elementary School

17020 Ne Wilkes Rd
Portland, OR 97230

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.reynolds.k12.or.us

Wilkes Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 429 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 1% in OR)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wilkes Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

429 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Wilkes Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Wilkes Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Wilkes Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OR)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

22%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilkes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

28%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilkes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wilkes Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

14%

Hispanic

36%

25%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilkes Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

15%

White

19%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wilkes Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.79

0.58

This chart display the diversity score of Wilkes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilkes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Reynolds School District 7

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilkes Elementary School's ranking?

Wilkes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).

How many students attend Wilkes Elementary School?

429 students attend Wilkes Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Wilkes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkes Elementary School?

Wilkes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.

What grades does Wilkes Elementary School offer ?

Wilkes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Wilkes Elementary School part of?

Wilkes Elementary School is part of Reynolds School District 7.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 429 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education