Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilkes 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 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wilkes Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Wilkes 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 Wilkes Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
18%
3%
White
15%
58%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilkes Elementary School's ranking?
Wilkes Elementary School is ranked #1140 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Wilkes Elementary School often compared to?
Wilkes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powell Butte Elementary School, Parklane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Wilkes Elementary School?
443 students attend Wilkes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Wilkes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkes Elementary School?
Wilkes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilkes Elementary School offer ?
Wilkes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkes Elementary School part of?
Wilkes Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilkes Elementary School located?
Wilkes Elementary School is located in the Wilkes East neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Wilkes East.
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