Powell Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Powell Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gresham, Oregon, serving 356 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Gresham-Barlow School District, which is ranked 95 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Powell Valley Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's student performance on state assessments is below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. While the school's Hispanic students perform relatively well, the performance of White, Male, and Special Education students is in the bottom quarter of Oregon elementary schools. Additionally, 74.72% of Powell Valley's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District, Powell Valley generally performs worse than its peers, such as Highland Elementary, East Gresham Elementary, and Kelly Creek Elementary. However, the school does outperform some nearby schools in the Reynolds School District, such as Troutdale Elementary and Sweetbriar Elementary. The charter school Gresham Arthur Academy, which is also in the Gresham-Barlow School District, significantly outperforms Powell Valley Elementary School across all academic measures.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4825 SE Powell Valley Rd
       Gresham, OR  97080-1941


(503) 661-1510

District: Gresham-Barlow School District 10J

SchoolDigger Rank:
539th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,752 Help


Students who attend Powell Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gordon Russell Middle School
High:    Sam Barlow High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.9%
Hispanic:
31.2%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Powell Valley Elementary School ranks worse than 75.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), Hispanic (31.2%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powell Valley Elementary School is 19.9. 10 elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powell Valley Elementary School is $14,752. 9 elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Powell Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Powell Valley Elementary School 539th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Powell Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gresham-Barlow School District 10J:

SchoolDigger ranks Gresham-Barlow School District 10J 95th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powell Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Powell Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.68 461st 586 21.3%
2005 56.58 294th 629 53.3%
2006 53.80 338th 636 46.9%
2007 49.22 336th 652 48.5%
2008 49.88 360th 655 45.0%
2009 46.36 393rd 665 40.9%
2010 46.03 406th 674 39.8%
2011 50.64 364th 695 47.6%
2012 41.39 475th 730 34.9%
2013 53.64 331st 707 53.2%
2014 42.68 432nd 695 37.8%
2015 42.20 405th 706 42.6%
2016 27.80 537th 697 23.0%
2017 24.46 564th 701 19.5%
2018 25.75 562nd 709 20.7%
2019 21.54 592nd 705 16.0%
2022 26.35 531st 706 24.8%
2023 27.57 518th 706 26.6%
2024 25.00 539th 710 24.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Powell Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.08 67th 212 68.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Powell Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.54 322nd 481 33.1%
2022 24.78 182nd 215 15.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powell Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.30 382nd 640 40.3%
2019 14.30 565th 597 5.4%
2022 26.46 527th 703 25.0%
2023 38.90 367th 595 38.3%
2024 32.40 382nd 523 27.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Powell Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.78 600th 681 11.9%
2019 20.88 528th 621 15.0%
2022 23.03 521st 646 19.3%
2023 27.38 486th 652 25.5%
2024 32.25 449th 658 31.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Powell Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.73 448th 680 34.1%
2019 21.29 521st 623 16.4%
2022 29.63 470th 654 28.1%
2023 26.86 505th 665 24.1%
2024 19.52 573rd 662 13.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Powell Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.85 288th 475 39.4%
2019 34.44 258th 364 29.1%
2022 51.37 132nd 339 61.1%
2023 47.33 151st 360 58.1%
2024 53.23 122nd 365 66.6%
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Rank History for White students at Powell Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.76 615th 683 10.0%
2019 19.83 576th 662 13.0%
2022 27.80 515th 666 22.7%
2023 31.70 454th 656 30.8%
2024 29.88 483rd 670 27.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 7, 2017

Open Quote This place is awful. No communication, the majority of the teachers reward bullies and are just plain old ratchets. The principal is incompetent. It needs a complete overhaul. Close Quote


by a citizen
Saturday, June 24, 2017

Open Quote Nothing is done about ongoing bullying Close Quote



Enrollment information for Powell Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 460 8 6 24 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 460 8 6 24 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 492 14 9 26 6 n/a n/a 0 547
1998 495 14 7 36 6 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 502 18 14 48 10 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 508 15 18 60 9 n/a n/a 0 610
2001 482 11 10 66 8 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 422 12 10 52 4 n/a n/a 0 500
2003 422 12 10 52 4 n/a n/a 0 500
2004 378 10 13 69 3 n/a n/a 4 477
2005 378 5 17 83 8 n/a n/a 22 513
2006 369 15 15 85 10 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 380 6 8 98 5 n/a n/a 26 523
2008 351 7 11 104 9 n/a n/a 22 504
2009 345 7 17 101 5 n/a n/a 27 502
2010 311 5 14 120 5 n/a n/a 21 476
2011 278 6 6 106 4 1 25 0 426
2012 276 5 9 121 3 0 31 0 445
2013 276 6 10 125 4 0 33 0 454
2014 282 4 9 130 5 3 28 0 461
2015 305 8 6 121 2 3 30 0 475
2016 304 8 8 118 5 2 39 0 484
2017 292 11 10 116 5 1 43 0 478
2018 261 10 11 118 2 0 35 0 437
2019 274 13 9 137 3 0 28 0 464
2020 276 13 9 116 2 4 29 0 449
2021 221 9 6 107 7 3 42 0 395
2022 198 5 9 110 2 3 44 0 371
2023 174 9 13 111 2 6 40 1 356

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 Powell Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 500 23.0 21.7 16.4
1996 500 23.0 21.7 16.4
1997 547 22.5 24.3 16.8
1998 558 23.5 23.7 17.9
1999 592 23.5 25.2 31.8
2000 610 25.0 24.4 32.8
2001 577 25.0 23.1 31.5
2002 500 22.5 22.2 37.6
2003 500 22.5 22.2 37.6
2004 477 22.5 21.2 40.4
2005 513 23.5 21.8 40.9
2006 494 24.0 20.6 37.7
2007 523 24.0 21.8 39.8
2008 504 24.5 20.6 40.7
2009 502 24.5 20.5 43.8
2010 476 19.5 24.4 46.4
2011 426 19.3 22.0 42.3
2012 445 18.4 24.1 48.1
2013 454 20.4 22.2 52.9
2014 461 19.5 23.6 59.4
2015 475 20.0 23.7 59.4
2016 484 22.0 22.0 59.5
2017 478 22.0 21.7 59.4
2018 437 21.0 20.8 59.5
2019 464 18.8 24.6 87.1
2020 449 17.8 25.2 46.5
2021 395 17.6 22.3 n/a
2022 371 15.9 23.2 n/a
2023 356 17.8 19.9 74.7

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 Powell Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 500 23.0 21.7 16.4
1996 500 23.0 21.7 16.4
1997 547 22.5 24.3 16.8
1998 558 23.5 23.7 17.9
1999 592 23.5 25.2 31.8
2000 610 25.0 24.4 32.8
2001 577 25.0 23.1 31.5
2002 500 22.5 22.2 37.6
2003 500 22.5 22.2 37.6
2004 477 22.5 21.2 40.4
2005 513 23.5 21.8 40.9
2006 494 24.0 20.6 37.7
2007 523 24.0 21.8 39.8
2008 504 24.5 20.6 40.7
2009 502 24.5 20.5 43.8
2010 476 19.5 24.4 46.4
2011 426 19.3 22.0 42.3
2012 445 18.4 24.1 48.1
2013 454 20.4 22.2 52.9
2014 461 19.5 23.6 59.4
2015 475 20.0 23.7 59.4
2016 484 22.0 22.0 59.5
2017 478 22.0 21.7 59.4
2018 437 21.0 20.8 59.5
2019 464 18.8 24.6 87.1
2020 449 17.8 25.2 46.5
2021 395 17.6 22.3 n/a
2022 371 15.9 23.2 n/a
2023 356 17.8 19.9 74.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Powell Valley Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,890
2020 $11,771
2021 $12,798
2022 $14,752

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Powell Valley 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 592nd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 518th of 706 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Powell Valley Elementary School)31.641.9
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)38.233.2
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Powell Valley Elementary School)33.339.3
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)36.930.4
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Valley Elementary School)40.530.6
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)41.933
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Powell Valley Elementary School)30.417.5
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)34.223.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Powell Valley Elementary School)34.628
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)47.636.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Powell Valley Elementary School)24.411.8
 12.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)32.217.3
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Powell Valley Elementary School)20.518
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)27.917.9
 10%
   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 Students464356
 23.3%
African American139
 30.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian913
 44.4%
Hispanic137111
 19%
Pacific Islander06
White274174
 36.5%
Two or More Races2840
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%74.7%
 12.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Powell Valley Elementary School

Powell Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Powell Valley Elementary School.

Students at Powell Valley Elementary School are 49% White, 31% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Powell Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gordon Russell Middle School
High : Sam Barlow High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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