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Humboldt Elementary School (Closed 2013)

4915 North Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Humboldt Elementary School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(11-12)
70-74%
64%
(11-12)
60-64%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
59%
3%
White
8%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OR state average).
How many students attend Humboldt Elementary School?
201 students attend Humboldt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Humboldt Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Humboldt Elementary School?
Humboldt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Humboldt Elementary School offer ?
Humboldt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Humboldt Elementary School part of?
Humboldt Elementary School is part of Portland School District 1j.

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