Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alder 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Alder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alder Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Alder Elementary School?
377 students attend Alder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alder Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alder Elementary School?
Alder Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alder Elementary School offer ?
Alder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alder Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Alder Elementary School located?
Alder Elementary School is located in the Centennial Community Association neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other public schools located in Centennial Community Association.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 377 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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