Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodmere 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodmere Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Portland, OR, within an attendance area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodmere Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Woodmere 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 Woodmere Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#994 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
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)41.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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 Woodmere Elementary School's ranking?
Woodmere Elementary School is ranked #994 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Woodmere Elementary School?
241 students attend Woodmere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Woodmere Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodmere Elementary School?
Woodmere Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodmere Elementary School offer ?
Woodmere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodmere Elementary School part of?
Woodmere Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Woodmere Elementary School located?
Woodmere Elementary School is located in the Brentwood Darlington neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Brentwood Darlington.
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