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Powell Valley Elementary School

4825 Se Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Powell Valley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Powell Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Powell Valley Elementary School's student population of 356 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Powell Valley 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 Valley Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#784 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Powell Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Powell Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Powell Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
31%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Powell Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
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White
49%
59%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Powell Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Powell Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Powell Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Powell Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Powell Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powell Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Powell Valley Elementary School is ranked #784 out of 1,196 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Powell Valley Elementary School?
356 students attend Powell Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Powell Valley Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powell Valley Elementary School?
Powell Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Powell Valley Elementary School offer ?
Powell Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Powell Valley Elementary School part of?
Powell Valley Elementary School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
In what neighborhood is Powell Valley Elementary School located?
Powell Valley Elementary School is located in the Powell Valley neighborhood of Gresham, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Powell Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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