Abernethy Elementary School

Summary:

Abernethy Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 353 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Abernethy Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oregon, with a statewide ranking of 6 out of 710 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating exceptional performance. Abernethy's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Oregon average across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as students with special education needs.

Compared to nearby schools, Richmond Elementary School, Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School, and Winterhaven School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a concentration of high-quality elementary education options in the area. However, Abernethy stands out with its relatively high per-student spending of $29,588 and a lower student-teacher ratio of around 17-20, indicating a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention. While the school's performance in the Gifted and Talented student subgroup is relatively lower, it remains a highly desirable choice for families in the Portland area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2421 SE Orange Ave
       Portland, OR  97214-5398


(503) 916-6190

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,267 Help


Students who attend Abernethy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hosford Middle School
High:    Cleveland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Abernethy Elementary School ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd among 60 ranked elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.69. (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 (75.8%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Abernethy Elementary School is 19.3. 48 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Abernethy Elementary School is $21,267. 31 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Abernethy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Abernethy Elementary School 6th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Abernethy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 17th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Abernethy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.47 49th 586 91.6%
2005 74.92 105th 629 83.3%
2006 70.17 158th 636 75.2%
2007 85.45 47th 652 92.8%
2008 86.74 31st 655 95.3%
2009 81.40 87th 665 86.9%
2010 82.49 77th 674 88.6%
2011 80.74 88th 695 87.3%
2012 90.29 34th 730 95.3%
2013 92.62 25th 707 96.5%
2014 93.98 12th 695 98.3%
2015 96.87 7th 706 99.0%
2016 95.37 21st 697 97.0%
2017 92.23 42nd 701 94.0%
2018 93.52 34th 709 95.2%
2019 91.03 47th 705 93.3%
2022 96.83 21st 706 97.0%
2023 97.59 12th 706 98.3%
2024 98.69 6th 710 99.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.11 12th 212 94.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.17 6th 481 98.8%
2019 95.85 10th 303 96.7%
2022 99.78 1st 215 99.5%
2023 98.30 5th 231 97.8%
2024 99.80 2nd 299 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.18 93rd 640 85.5%
2019 62.72 162nd 597 72.9%
2022 96.99 19th 703 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.11 21st 681 96.9%
2019 93.84 20th 621 96.8%
2022 97.40 9th 646 98.6%
2023 95.84 21st 652 96.8%
2024 97.42 7th 658 98.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.00 20th 35 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.61 43rd 680 93.7%
2019 89.83 51st 623 91.8%
2022 92.95 37th 654 94.3%
2023 97.67 7th 665 98.9%
2024 98.68 6th 662 99.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.91 6th 365 98.4%
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Rank History for White students at Abernethy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.00 34th 683 95.0%
2019 86.30 68th 662 89.7%
2022 96.05 12th 666 98.2%
2023 96.36 9th 656 98.6%
2024 97.36 4th 670 99.4%
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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 Abernethy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 22 54 3 5 n/a n/a 0 354
1989 292 18 56 6 7 n/a n/a 0 379
1990 287 20 52 4 7 n/a n/a 0 370
1991 239 16 29 5 13 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 227 14 26 5 6 n/a n/a 0 278
1993 201 17 15 7 7 n/a n/a 0 247
1994 192 15 12 8 4 n/a n/a 0 231
1995 263 28 18 14 23 n/a n/a 0 346
1996 263 28 18 14 23 n/a n/a 0 346
1997 301 26 23 10 27 n/a n/a 0 387
1998 156 15 21 5 5 n/a n/a 0 202
1999 156 20 21 3 9 n/a n/a 0 209
2000 143 21 14 1 6 n/a n/a 0 185
2001 150 18 18 3 9 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 160 15 28 5 5 n/a n/a 0 213
2003 160 15 28 5 5 n/a n/a 0 213
2004 159 12 22 4 2 n/a n/a 0 199
2005 165 12 19 5 2 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 304 9 27 9 11 n/a n/a 0 360
2007 300 5 29 11 5 n/a n/a 7 357
2008 291 6 26 14 1 n/a n/a 4 342
2009 300 5 20 18 2 n/a n/a 4 349
2010 330 6 25 22 1 n/a n/a 8 392
2011 375 5 11 19 0 2 9 0 421
2012 391 2 14 25 0 1 22 0 455
2013 436 2 14 27 0 1 25 0 505
2014 459 1 15 22 1 1 30 0 529
2015 434 1 11 28 2 0 36 0 512
2016 435 0 11 29 2 0 36 0 513
2017 430 2 13 28 0 1 45 0 519
2018 432 2 18 29 0 1 34 0 516
2019 441 4 13 27 0 1 34 0 520
2020 418 5 12 28 0 1 43 0 507
2021 367 4 11 28 0 1 39 0 450
2022 300 4 12 28 0 1 29 0 374
2023 282 2 9 26 0 0 32 2 353
2024 250 2 7 35 0 0 33 3 330

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 Abernethy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 14.8 23.9 33.3
1989 379 19.0 19.9 34.6
1990 370 18.8 19.6 33.2
1991 302 16.3 18.5 27.8
1992 278 14.3 19.4 19.1
1993 247 14.8 16.7 25.5
1994 231 12.5 18.5 27.3
1995 346 14.0 24.7 0
1996 346 14.0 24.7 0
1997 387 17.3 22.4 19.6
1998 202 16.5 12.2 40.6
1999 209 17.5 11.9 53.1
2000 185 16.5 11.2 38.9
2001 198 21.0 9.4 31.3
2002 213 11.8 18.1 30.5
2003 213 11.8 18.1 30.5
2004 199 11.2 17.8 31.7
2005 203 10.4 19.5 33.5
2006 360 17.0 21.2 26.1
2007 357 19.7 18.1 24.3
2008 342 16.8 20.4 22.2
2009 349 18.6 18.8 16.2
2010 392 18.6 21.0 18.5
2011 421 19.6 21.4 15.4
2012 455 20.6 22.0 13.8
2013 505 22.2 22.6 11.9
2014 529 22.0 24.0 12.1
2015 512 25.0 20.4 11.3
2016 513 24.0 21.3 10.5
2017 519 24.7 21.0 9.6
2018 516 24.7 20.8 10.3
2019 520 23.0 22.5 9.4
2020 507 22.4 22.5 9.7
2021 450 22.2 20.2 n/a
2022 374 21.9 17.0 n/a
2023 353 19.9 17.7 10.8
2024 330 17.0 19.3 15.2

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 Abernethy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 14.8 23.9 33.3
1989 379 19.0 19.9 34.6
1990 370 18.8 19.6 33.2
1991 302 16.3 18.5 27.8
1992 278 14.3 19.4 19.1
1993 247 14.8 16.7 25.5
1994 231 12.5 18.5 27.3
1995 346 14.0 24.7 0
1996 346 14.0 24.7 0
1997 387 17.3 22.4 19.6
1998 202 16.5 12.2 40.6
1999 209 17.5 11.9 53.1
2000 185 16.5 11.2 38.9
2001 198 21.0 9.4 31.3
2002 213 11.8 18.1 30.5
2003 213 11.8 18.1 30.5
2004 199 11.2 17.8 31.7
2005 203 10.4 19.5 33.5
2006 360 17.0 21.2 26.1
2007 357 19.7 18.1 24.3
2008 342 16.8 20.4 22.2
2009 349 18.6 18.8 16.2
2010 392 18.6 21.0 18.5
2011 421 19.6 21.4 15.4
2012 455 20.6 22.0 13.8
2013 505 22.2 22.6 11.9
2014 529 22.0 24.0 12.1
2015 512 25.0 20.4 11.3
2016 513 24.0 21.3 10.5
2017 519 24.7 21.0 9.6
2018 516 24.7 20.8 10.3
2019 520 23.0 22.5 9.4
2020 507 22.4 22.5 9.7
2021 450 22.2 20.2 n/a
2022 374 21.9 17.0 n/a
2023 353 19.9 17.7 10.8
2024 330 17.0 19.3 15.2

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 Abernethy 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 $15,154
2020 n/a n/a $15,196
2021 n/a n/a $17,186
2022 $2,086 (7.1%) $27,502 (92.9%) $29,588
2023 $2,314 (10.9%) $18,952 (89.1%) $21,267

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Abernethy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 706 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Abernethy Elementary School)72.379.4
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)55.455.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Abernethy Elementary School)70.774.6
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)52.856.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Abernethy Elementary School)76.575.3
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)56.258.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Abernethy Elementary School)6383.6
 20.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4854.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Abernethy Elementary School)81.278.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)60.459.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Abernethy Elementary School)57.374.6
 17.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)43.246.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Abernethy Elementary School)57.566.7
 9.2%
   5th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)40.644.1
 3.5%
   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 Students520353
 32.1%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic2726
 3.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White441282
 36.1%
Two or More Races3432
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.4%10.8%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Abernethy Elementary School

Students at Abernethy Elementary School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Hosford Middle School
High : Cleveland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Abernethy Elementary School.

Yes! Abernethy Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 710 Oregon elementary schools.


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