Atkinson Elementary School

Summary:

Atkinson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 337 students in grades K-5. The school 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.

Atkinson Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5. In 2023-2024, the school's 4th and 5th-grade ELA proficiency rates were 70.2% and 70.8%, respectively, compared to the district's 55.4% and 59.6%, and the state's 41.9% and 46.9%. Similarly, Atkinson's 4th-grade Math proficiency of 68.4% was significantly higher than the district's 54.2% and the state's 37.7%. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency of 40.4% also exceeded the district's 43.5% and the state's 30.6%. Atkinson Elementary has consistently high rankings for its White and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking 56th and 92nd, respectively, out of over 600 Oregon elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's Asian and Multi-racial student subgroups have lower rankings, indicating an opportunity for improvement in supporting these populations.

Atkinson Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 23.74% in 2022-2023, compared to some nearby schools with over 65% of students in this category. The school's spending per student of $29,445 in 2021-2022 is also higher than the state average, suggesting adequate resources for student learning. While Atkinson outperforms many nearby schools in the Portland School District 1J, such as Marysville Elementary and Grout Elementary, schools like Richmond Elementary and Sunnyside Environmental School also demonstrate high performance, indicating a strong educational landscape in the area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5800 SE Division St
       Portland, OR  97206-1499


(503) 916-6333

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,445 Help


Students who attend Atkinson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Franklin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.0%
Hispanic:
31.5%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Compare Details Atkinson Elementary School ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 28th among 59 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 81.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62%), Hispanic (31.5%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 24th best among 59 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atkinson Elementary School is $29,445. 31 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atkinson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Atkinson Elementary School 105th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Atkinson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Atkinson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.16 422nd 586 28.0%
2005 47.29 374th 629 40.5%
2006 56.67 307th 636 51.7%
2007 47.90 348th 652 46.6%
2008 43.88 415th 655 36.6%
2009 37.10 474th 665 28.7%
2010 56.45 319th 674 52.7%
2011 62.90 249th 695 64.2%
2012 46.20 421st 730 42.3%
2013 64.61 232nd 707 67.2%
2014 69.96 188th 695 72.9%
2015 73.54 163rd 706 76.9%
2016 62.28 238th 697 65.9%
2017 61.94 238th 701 66.0%
2018 66.33 219th 709 69.1%
2019 57.52 269th 705 61.8%
2022 86.18 71st 706 89.9%
2023 83.71 92nd 706 87.0%
2024 81.77 105th 710 85.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.96 125th 212 41.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.47 21st 481 95.6%
2019 70.87 49th 303 83.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.67 414th 640 35.3%
2019 37.69 407th 597 31.8%
2022 86.54 68th 703 90.3%
2023 92.05 20th 595 96.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.83 277th 681 59.3%
2019 64.92 191st 621 69.2%
2022 86.58 64th 646 90.1%
2023 82.49 94th 652 85.6%
2024 78.23 116th 658 82.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.21 25th 35 28.6%
2023 37.50 30th 39 23.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.31 161st 680 76.3%
2019 50.75 280th 623 55.1%
2022 81.17 89th 654 86.4%
2023 80.93 95th 665 85.7%
2024 81.45 96th 662 85.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.27 84th 86 2.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.53 119th 475 74.9%
2019 58.37 120th 364 67.0%
2022 67.00 59th 339 82.6%
2023 60.28 93rd 360 74.2%
2024 58.84 92nd 365 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Atkinson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.27 140th 683 79.5%
2019 60.30 244th 662 63.1%
2022 90.75 38th 666 94.3%
2023 88.68 43rd 656 93.4%
2024 87.73 56th 670 91.6%
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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 Atkinson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 291 8 54 12 6 n/a n/a 0 371
1989 315 15 65 11 3 n/a n/a 0 409
1990 307 9 57 4 4 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 355 9 53 5 6 n/a n/a 0 428
1992 362 5 60 10 4 n/a n/a 0 441
1993 375 9 69 14 6 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 373 11 71 9 6 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 312 16 83 17 9 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 312 16 83 17 9 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 330 17 80 16 10 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 326 20 111 52 12 n/a n/a 0 521
1999 336 24 110 57 6 n/a n/a 0 533
2000 315 22 127 77 4 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 302 22 131 106 5 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 245 16 137 130 8 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 245 16 137 130 8 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 230 22 133 143 7 n/a n/a 2 537
2005 239 29 113 165 5 n/a n/a 2 553
2006 241 24 119 167 4 n/a n/a 0 555
2007 242 20 119 165 3 n/a n/a 0 549
2008 247 20 92 162 2 n/a n/a 1 524
2009 265 22 75 155 3 n/a n/a 15 535
2010 262 16 60 135 2 n/a n/a 16 491
2011 276 19 43 128 1 0 17 0 484
2012 256 10 39 123 2 0 17 0 447
2013 254 8 33 121 4 0 20 0 440
2014 242 8 39 125 4 0 21 0 439
2015 245 9 38 109 2 0 25 0 428
2016 242 14 38 110 3 0 28 0 435
2017 248 10 31 114 2 0 25 0 430
2018 242 9 25 113 2 0 29 0 420
2019 252 10 18 109 2 0 28 0 419
2020 244 8 12 101 1 0 25 0 391
2021 247 8 7 102 1 1 25 1 392
2022 225 4 4 92 1 0 17 1 344
2023 209 4 3 106 1 0 14 0 337

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 Atkinson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 371 14.7 25.2 20.8
1989 409 18.8 21.7 22.7
1990 381 19.7 19.3 21.3
1991 428 22.1 19.3 27.1
1992 441 24.5 18.0 30.8
1993 473 60.5 7.8 37.2
1994 470 23.6 19.9 37.9
1995 437 25.1 17.4 0
1996 437 25.1 17.4 0
1997 453 23.9 19.0 43
1998 521 26.8 19.4 44.3
1999 533 30.6 17.4 51.4
2000 545 32.6 16.7 55.2
2001 566 34.2 16.5 51.8
2002 536 26.5 20.2 51.3
2003 536 26.5 20.2 51.3
2004 537 28.4 18.9 54.8
2005 553 28.2 19.6 47.4
2006 555 27.0 20.6 46.8
2007 549 31.7 17.3 42.6
2008 524 27.2 19.3 48.9
2009 535 26.3 20.3 49.4
2010 491 24.8 19.8 51.6
2011 484 25.7 18.8 46.7
2012 447 25.5 17.5 44.7
2013 440 22.8 19.2 41.8
2014 439 23.5 18.6 41.9
2015 428 23.0 18.6 39
2016 435 23.0 18.9 36.6
2017 430 24.0 17.9 35.1
2018 420 24.0 17.5 28.8
2019 419 24.0 17.4 28.2
2020 391 24.4 16.0 26.3
2021 392 23.3 16.8 n/a
2022 344 24.2 14.1 n/a
2023 337 22.5 14.9 23.7

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 Atkinson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 371 14.7 25.2 20.8
1989 409 18.8 21.7 22.7
1990 381 19.7 19.3 21.3
1991 428 22.1 19.3 27.1
1992 441 24.5 18.0 30.8
1993 473 60.5 7.8 37.2
1994 470 23.6 19.9 37.9
1995 437 25.1 17.4 0
1996 437 25.1 17.4 0
1997 453 23.9 19.0 43
1998 521 26.8 19.4 44.3
1999 533 30.6 17.4 51.4
2000 545 32.6 16.7 55.2
2001 566 34.2 16.5 51.8
2002 536 26.5 20.2 51.3
2003 536 26.5 20.2 51.3
2004 537 28.4 18.9 54.8
2005 553 28.2 19.6 47.4
2006 555 27.0 20.6 46.8
2007 549 31.7 17.3 42.6
2008 524 27.2 19.3 48.9
2009 535 26.3 20.3 49.4
2010 491 24.8 19.8 51.6
2011 484 25.7 18.8 46.7
2012 447 25.5 17.5 44.7
2013 440 22.8 19.2 41.8
2014 439 23.5 18.6 41.9
2015 428 23.0 18.6 39
2016 435 23.0 18.9 36.6
2017 430 24.0 17.9 35.1
2018 420 24.0 17.5 28.8
2019 419 24.0 17.4 28.2
2020 391 24.4 16.0 26.3
2021 392 23.3 16.8 n/a
2022 344 24.2 14.1 n/a
2023 337 22.5 14.9 23.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Atkinson 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 $14,920
2020 n/a n/a $15,980
2021 n/a n/a $16,756
2022 $1,306 (4.4%) $28,140 (95.6%) $29,445

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Atkinson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 92nd of 706 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson Elementary School)52.468.6
 16.2%
   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 (Atkinson Elementary School)50.864.7
 13.9%
   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 (Atkinson Elementary School)55.472.7
 17.3%
   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 (Atkinson Elementary School)39.154.5
 15.4%
   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 (Atkinson Elementary School)62.153.8
 8.3%
   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 (Atkinson Elementary School)45.548.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)43.246.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Atkinson Elementary School)31.845.8
 14%
   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 Students419337
 19.6%
African American104
 60%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian183
 83.3%
Hispanic109106
 2.8%
Pacific Islander00
White252209
 17.1%
Two or More Races2814
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.2%23.7%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Atkinson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Atkinson Elementary School.

Atkinson Elementary School ranks 105th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Atkinson Elementary School are 62% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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

High : Franklin High School


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