Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Powell Butte 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 12% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Powell Butte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Powell Butte Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Powell Butte 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 Powell Butte Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1129 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
32%
25%
Black
11%
3%
White
27%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Powell Butte Elementary School is ranked #1129 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Powell Butte Elementary School often compared to?
Powell Butte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ventura Park Elementary School, Rockwood Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Powell Butte Elementary School?
385 students attend Powell Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Powell Butte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powell Butte Elementary School?
Powell Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Powell Butte Elementary School offer ?
Powell Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Powell Butte Elementary School part of?
Powell Butte Elementary School is part of Centennial SD 28j School District.
In what neighborhood is Powell Butte Elementary School located?
Powell Butte 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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