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Periwinkle Elementary School

Summary:

Periwinkle Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Albany, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 379 students. The school is part of the Greater Albany Public School District 8J, which is ranked 67 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Periwinkle Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district and state averages, with the largest gaps in 5th grade Mathematics (Periwinkle: 14.1%, District: 33.1%, State: 31.4%) and 5th grade Science (Periwinkle: 21.9%, District: 32.5%, State: 30.6%). The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's Hispanic students performing relatively well, but the school's White and male students struggling.

When comparing Periwinkle Elementary School to nearby schools within the Greater Albany Public School District, there are significant performance gaps. For example, North Albany Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School consistently outperform Periwinkle in both ELA and Mathematics, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher. Periwinkle Elementary School has also struggled to improve its academic performance over the past several years, with its ranking and star rating remaining in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools since at least the 2012-2013 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2196 21st Ave SE
       Albany, OR  97322-5596

(541) 967-4600

District: Greater Albany Public School District 8J

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,184 Help


Students who attend Periwinkle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Calapooia Middle School
High:    South Albany High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
Hispanic:
25.1%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Compare Details Periwinkle Elementary School ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), Hispanic (25.1%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Periwinkle Elementary School is 18.9, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Periwinkle Elementary School is $18,184. 7 elementary schools in the Greater Albany Public School District 8J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Periwinkle Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Periwinkle Elementary School 506th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Periwinkle Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greater Albany Public School District 8J:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Albany Public School District 8J 67th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Periwinkle Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Periwinkle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.59 152nd 586 74.1%
2005 60.10 261st 629 58.5%
2006 50.21 371st 636 41.7%
2007 69.09 173rd 652 73.5%
2008 40.38 449th 655 31.5%
2009 27.78 545th 665 18.0%
2010 28.06 546th 674 19.0%
2011 45.02 423rd 695 39.1%
2012 33.54 543rd 730 25.6%
2013 44.30 426th 707 39.7%
2014 46.87 391st 695 43.7%
2015 38.20 449th 706 36.4%
2016 47.00 362nd 697 48.1%
2017 39.62 429th 701 38.8%
2018 30.15 516th 709 27.2%
2019 30.12 509th 705 27.8%
2022 34.21 459th 706 35.0%
2023 31.46 474th 706 32.9%
2024 28.42 506th 710 28.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Periwinkle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.74 120th 179 33.0%
2019 64.22 16th 97 83.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Periwinkle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.35 467th 481 2.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Periwinkle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.50 491st 640 23.3%
2019 50.89 267th 597 55.3%
2022 34.40 455th 703 35.3%
2023 46.57 298th 595 49.9%
2024 43.40 286th 523 45.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Periwinkle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.05 491st 681 27.9%
2019 36.83 406th 621 34.6%
2022 30.68 446th 646 31.0%
2023 37.81 394th 652 39.6%
2024 36.38 406th 658 38.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Periwinkle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.05 484th 680 28.8%
2019 29.89 454th 623 27.1%
2022 39.74 380th 654 41.9%
2023 27.56 497th 665 25.3%
2024 21.66 549th 662 17.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Periwinkle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.78 379th 475 20.2%
2019 28.66 281st 364 22.8%
2022 57.36 96th 339 71.7%
2023 44.57 168th 360 53.3%
2024 44.84 182nd 365 50.1%
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Rank History for White students at Periwinkle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.86 505th 683 26.1%
2019 30.93 483rd 662 27.0%
2022 23.00 550th 666 17.4%
2023 27.33 492nd 656 25.0%
2024 21.10 550th 670 17.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Periwinkle Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 344 0 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1989 325 0 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1990 344 0 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1991 330 2 17 4 2 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 336 1 13 10 4 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 343 1 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 327 0 13 6 6 n/a n/a 0 352
1995 344 4 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 344 4 13 10 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 368 3 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 325 4 9 13 3 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 334 6 4 28 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 349 3 7 42 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 328 3 9 55 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 356 6 12 77 1 n/a n/a 10 462
2003 356 6 12 77 1 n/a n/a 10 462
2004 347 5 7 65 5 n/a n/a 9 438
2005 356 6 9 74 4 n/a n/a 14 463
2006 348 8 9 102 4 n/a n/a 0 471
2007 356 6 6 97 4 n/a n/a 15 484
2008 340 5 5 105 5 n/a n/a 18 478
2009 332 6 9 111 3 n/a n/a 14 475
2010 262 1 4 113 3 n/a n/a 27 410
2011 260 3 3 101 2 0 30 0 399
2012 229 1 3 94 4 0 25 0 356
2013 241 2 4 87 3 2 18 0 357
2014 263 2 4 88 3 0 21 0 381
2015 248 3 6 100 2 1 14 0 374
2016 269 4 6 105 4 1 20 0 409
2017 296 4 4 102 2 0 25 0 433
2018 292 6 4 112 1 0 25 0 440
2019 291 2 6 119 1 0 30 0 449
2020 284 0 5 111 3 0 31 0 434
2021 237 1 5 83 4 1 29 0 360
2022 241 0 0 104 1 1 37 1 385
2023 238 2 2 95 0 1 40 1 379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Periwinkle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 359 16.0 22.4 18.4
1989 347 17.5 19.8 13
1990 362 16.0 22.6 6.1
1991 355 16.9 21.0 17.7
1992 364 15.5 23.4 19.2
1993 365 19.0 19.2 25.2
1994 352 17.5 20.1 24.7
1995 373 15.6 23.9 34
1996 373 15.6 23.9 34
1997 388 18.4 21.1 27.6
1998 354 18.1 19.6 27.4
1999 375 16.8 22.3 36.8
2000 404 17.8 22.7 31.2
2001 396 18.2 21.8 39.4
2002 462 17.7 26.1 43.4
2003 462 17.7 26.1 43.4
2004 438 17.1 25.6 40.6
2005 463 19.2 24.1 45
2006 471 20.0 23.6 39.5
2007 484 3.0 161.3 42.9
2008 478 19.1 25.0 44.1
2009 475 20.0 23.8 50.8
2010 410 18.7 21.9 57.4
2011 399 17.6 22.6 52.9
2012 356 14.3 24.8 53.4
2013 357 13.5 26.4 51.5
2014 381 15.7 24.1 51.7
2015 374 19.0 19.6 52.4
2016 409 19.0 21.5 53.8
2017 433 21.4 20.1 57.5
2018 440 22.8 19.2 52
2019 449 22.2 20.1 51.7
2020 434 22.5 19.2 52.1
2021 360 23.2 15.4 n/a
2022 385 21.8 17.6 n/a
2023 379 20.0 18.9 68.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Periwinkle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 359 16.0 22.4 18.4
1989 347 17.5 19.8 13
1990 362 16.0 22.6 6.1
1991 355 16.9 21.0 17.7
1992 364 15.5 23.4 19.2
1993 365 19.0 19.2 25.2
1994 352 17.5 20.1 24.7
1995 373 15.6 23.9 34
1996 373 15.6 23.9 34
1997 388 18.4 21.1 27.6
1998 354 18.1 19.6 27.4
1999 375 16.8 22.3 36.8
2000 404 17.8 22.7 31.2
2001 396 18.2 21.8 39.4
2002 462 17.7 26.1 43.4
2003 462 17.7 26.1 43.4
2004 438 17.1 25.6 40.6
2005 463 19.2 24.1 45
2006 471 20.0 23.6 39.5
2007 484 3.0 161.3 42.9
2008 478 19.1 25.0 44.1
2009 475 20.0 23.8 50.8
2010 410 18.7 21.9 57.4
2011 399 17.6 22.6 52.9
2012 356 14.3 24.8 53.4
2013 357 13.5 26.4 51.5
2014 381 15.7 24.1 51.7
2015 374 19.0 19.6 52.4
2016 409 19.0 21.5 53.8
2017 433 21.4 20.1 57.5
2018 440 22.8 19.2 52
2019 449 22.2 20.1 51.7
2020 434 22.5 19.2 52.1
2021 360 23.2 15.4 n/a
2022 385 21.8 17.6 n/a
2023 379 20.0 18.9 68.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Periwinkle Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,362
2020 n/a n/a $12,974
2021 n/a n/a $15,956
2022 $1,210 (7.1%) $15,719 (92.8%) $16,930
2023 $1,114 (6.1%) $17,070 (93.9%) $18,184

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Periwinkle Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 509th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 474th of 706 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Periwinkle Elementary School)42.525.4
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)42.835.7
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Periwinkle Elementary School)38.429.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)42.732.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Periwinkle Elementary School)27.730.9
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)46.845.2
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Periwinkle Elementary School)20.735.3
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)43.940.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Periwinkle Elementary School)54.438.8
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)55.546.5
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Periwinkle Elementary School)34.225.4
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)4035.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Periwinkle Elementary School)25.324.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Greater Albany Public School District 8J)32.129.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students449379
 15.6%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic11995
 20.2%
Pacific Islander01
White291238
 18.2%
Two or More Races3040
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%68.9%
 17.2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Periwinkle Elementary School.

Students at Periwinkle Elementary School are 63% White, 25% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

Students who attend Periwinkle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Calapooia Middle School
High : South Albany High School

Periwinkle Elementary School ranks 506th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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