Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boise-eliot 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boise-eliot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Boise-eliot Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boise-eliot 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 Boise-eliot Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#990 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
44%
3%
White
23%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boise-eliot Elementary School's ranking?
Boise-eliot Elementary School is ranked #990 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Boise-eliot Elementary School often compared to?
Boise-eliot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Boise-eliot Elementary School?
307 students attend Boise-eliot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Boise-eliot Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boise-eliot Elementary School?
Boise-eliot Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boise-eliot Elementary School offer ?
Boise-eliot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Boise-eliot Elementary School part of?
Boise-eliot Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Boise-eliot Elementary School located?
Boise-eliot Elementary School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 14 other public schools located in North Portland.
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