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Vestal Elementary School

161 Ne 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vestal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 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

Vestal 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
Vestal Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 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
Vestal 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 Vestal Elementary School is 0.75, 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)
#702 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vestal Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vestal 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.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vestal 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.
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vestal Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vestal Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vestal Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vestal Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vestal Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vestal Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Vestal 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
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vestal Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vestal Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Vestal 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
66%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vestal 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 Vestal 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
School District Name
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 Vestal Elementary School's ranking?
Vestal Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Vestal Elementary School often compared to?
Vestal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Arthur Academy Charter School, Harrison Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Vestal Elementary School?
230 students attend Vestal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Vestal Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vestal Elementary School?
Vestal Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vestal Elementary School offer ?
Vestal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vestal Elementary School part of?
Vestal Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Vestal Elementary School located?
Vestal Elementary School is located in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Montavilla.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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