17020 Ne Wilkes Rd
Portland, OR 97230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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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
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State Level (OR)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
22%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
28%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
14%
4%
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Hispanic
36%
25%
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Black
15%
2%
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White
19%
60%
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Hawaiian
8%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.79
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
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

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