Portland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)9%
7%
Black
(19-20)9%
16%
White
(19-20)66%
71%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)13%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
67%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Portland Elementary School?
254 students attend Portland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Portland Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Portland Elementary School offer ?
Portland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Portland Elementary School part of?
Portland Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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