Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilkes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilkes Elementary School serves the west part of its school district in Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilkes Elementary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilkes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilkes Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
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 Wilkes Elementary School's ranking?
Wilkes Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Wilkes Elementary School often compared to?
Wilkes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parklane Elementary School, Powell Butte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Wilkes Elementary School?
459 students attend Wilkes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wilkes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilkes Elementary School?
Wilkes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkes Elementary School part of?
Wilkes Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilkes Elementary School located?
Wilkes Elementary School is located in the Wilkes East neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Wilkes East.
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