Chief Joseph Elementary School

Summary:

Chief Joseph Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 261 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating.

Chief Joseph Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency for grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, 71.1% of 3rd graders, 65.5% of 4th graders, and 45.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 56.3%, 55.4%, and 59.6%, respectively, and the state's 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%. The school also performs exceptionally well for its White students, ranking 81st out of 670 Oregon elementary schools, and for its female students, ranking 133rd out of 658 Oregon elementary schools.

While Chief Joseph Elementary School's overall performance is impressive, the school's performance for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students is more mixed, ranking 277th out of 523 Oregon elementary schools. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of this student group to improve their academic outcomes. Compared to nearby schools, Cesar Chavez K-8 School has significantly lower proficiency rates, while Woodlawn Elementary School and Beach Elementary School perform better but still lag behind Chief Joseph in many areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2409 N Saratoga St
       Portland, OR  97217-5365


(503) 916-6255

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,755 Help


Students who attend Chief Joseph Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ockley Green Middle School
High:    Jefferson High School
    Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chief Joseph Elementary School ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 33rd 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 71.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Elementary School is 18. 39 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 Chief Joseph Elementary School is $30,755, which is the 21st highest among 59 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chief Joseph Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chief Joseph Elementary School 164th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Chief Joseph 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 Chief Joseph Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chief Joseph Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.83 362nd 586 38.2%
2005 75.67 101st 629 83.9%
2006 49.20 387th 636 39.2%
2007 67.78 181st 652 72.2%
2008 64.90 227th 655 65.3%
2009 60.82 261st 665 60.8%
2010 47.48 396th 674 41.2%
2011 49.81 369th 695 46.9%
2012 45.03 437th 730 40.1%
2013 63.73 242nd 707 65.8%
2019 61.48 239th 705 66.1%
2022 79.08 119th 706 83.1%
2023 66.46 199th 706 71.8%
2024 71.47 164th 710 76.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chief Joseph Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.27 30th 61 50.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chief Joseph Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.93 451st 597 24.5%
2022 79.49 117th 703 83.4%
2023 77.74 81st 595 86.4%
2024 44.24 277th 523 47.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Chief Joseph Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.89 207th 621 66.7%
2022 71.30 148th 646 77.1%
2023 71.74 155th 652 76.2%
2024 75.16 133rd 658 79.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chief Joseph Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.29 233rd 623 62.6%
2022 81.14 90th 654 86.2%
2023 59.36 231st 665 65.3%
2024 68.46 167th 662 74.8%
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Rank History for White students at Chief Joseph Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.96 189th 662 71.5%
2022 92.25 31st 666 95.3%
2023 69.89 169th 656 74.2%
2024 84.80 81st 670 87.9%
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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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by a parent
Monday, September 23, 2019

Open Quote I was impressed with this school in Kindergarten and First Grade - all wonderful teachers, but at 28 kids in 2nd grade, it's obvious that my kid (who I'm sure is not alone) is getting lost in the shuffle. Of course I blame public school funding, but that does nothing to help the teachers or my child who is in this situation and seems to be behind for her age group due to lack of attention/tutoring verses lack of skills. I am disappointed and considering placing my kid in a charter school if at all possible. Otherwise, moving will be high on the list. (Again, not blaming the teachers. They are doing all they can to manage.) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chief Joseph Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 329 49 11 18 8 n/a n/a 0 415
1989 319 59 14 18 9 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 333 54 16 15 8 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 360 51 25 19 5 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 354 60 26 12 9 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 341 77 23 10 8 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 314 66 21 12 10 n/a n/a 0 423
1995 283 49 21 15 7 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 283 49 21 15 7 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 272 34 17 17 10 n/a n/a 0 350
1998 285 41 18 16 13 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 256 39 24 26 17 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 227 38 28 19 14 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 213 49 18 26 14 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 188 46 19 28 6 n/a n/a 0 287
2003 188 46 19 28 6 n/a n/a 0 287
2004 186 35 15 24 5 n/a n/a 1 266
2005 142 40 18 29 5 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 216 71 47 52 6 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 188 54 47 46 10 n/a n/a 14 359
2008 201 52 42 32 6 n/a n/a 28 361
2009 182 41 38 22 9 n/a n/a 36 328
2010 184 39 42 39 9 n/a n/a 21 334
2011 231 27 27 38 9 17 25 0 374
2012 281 45 20 45 9 18 26 0 444
2013 302 38 20 50 7 16 26 0 459
2014 224 50 17 43 4 7 32 0 377
2017 193 32 13 32 3 7 44 0 324
2018 209 37 16 37 2 8 54 0 363
2019 203 32 14 40 3 8 58 0 358
2020 217 26 10 38 4 5 50 1 351
2021 199 13 11 29 4 5 42 2 305
2022 176 15 8 31 2 5 35 1 273
2023 170 15 4 36 2 4 29 1 261

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 Chief Joseph Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 16.8 24.7 26.5
1989 419 18.8 22.2 33.7
1990 426 18.7 22.7 31
1991 460 19.5 23.5 28.5
1992 461 20.5 22.4 35.4
1993 459 19.5 23.5 36.6
1994 423 19.5 21.7 33.8
1995 375 17.0 22.1 0
1996 375 17.0 22.1 0
1997 350 16.0 21.9 38
1998 373 16.5 22.6 34.6
1999 362 17.8 20.3 50.6
2000 326 17.3 18.8 50.9
2001 320 17.5 18.3 55.3
2002 287 16.1 17.8 57.1
2003 287 16.1 17.8 57.1
2004 266 15.9 16.7 52.1
2005 234 13.8 17.0 53.4
2006 392 22.0 17.8 52
2007 359 21.8 16.5 52.8
2008 361 18.6 19.4 56.2
2009 328 17.8 18.4 57.2
2010 334 17.9 18.6 60.1
2011 374 19.1 19.5 51.3
2012 444 19.3 23.0 50
2013 459 19.2 23.7 48.1
2014 377 n/a n/a n/a
2017 324 17.0 19.0 42.6
2018 363 19.9 18.1 33.3
2019 358 17.4 20.4 34.4
2020 351 17.0 20.6 31.6
2021 305 18.0 16.9 n/a
2022 273 17.2 15.8 n/a
2023 261 14.4 18.0 64.4

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 Chief Joseph Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 16.8 24.7 26.5
1989 419 18.8 22.2 33.7
1990 426 18.7 22.7 31
1991 460 19.5 23.5 28.5
1992 461 20.5 22.4 35.4
1993 459 19.5 23.5 36.6
1994 423 19.5 21.7 33.8
1995 375 17.0 22.1 0
1996 375 17.0 22.1 0
1997 350 16.0 21.9 38
1998 373 16.5 22.6 34.6
1999 362 17.8 20.3 50.6
2000 326 17.3 18.8 50.9
2001 320 17.5 18.3 55.3
2002 287 16.1 17.8 57.1
2003 287 16.1 17.8 57.1
2004 266 15.9 16.7 52.1
2005 234 13.8 17.0 53.4
2006 392 22.0 17.8 52
2007 359 21.8 16.5 52.8
2008 361 18.6 19.4 56.2
2009 328 17.8 18.4 57.2
2010 334 17.9 18.6 60.1
2011 374 19.1 19.5 51.3
2012 444 19.3 23.0 50
2013 459 19.2 23.7 48.1
2014 377 n/a n/a n/a
2017 324 17.0 19.0 42.6
2018 363 19.9 18.1 33.3
2019 358 17.4 20.4 34.4
2020 351 17.0 20.6 31.6
2021 305 18.0 16.9 n/a
2022 273 17.2 15.8 n/a
2023 261 14.4 18.0 64.4

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 Chief Joseph 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 $15,237
2020 n/a n/a $15,793
2021 n/a n/a $18,377
2022 $1,446 (4.7%) $29,309 (95.3%) $30,755

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chief Joseph 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 239th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 199th of 706 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chief Joseph Elementary School)59.669.8
 10.2%
   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 (Chief Joseph Elementary School)50.973.6
 22.7%
   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 (Chief Joseph Elementary School)55.760.6
 4.9%
   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 (Chief Joseph Elementary School)55.740
 15.7%
   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 (Chief Joseph Elementary School)50.840
 10.8%
   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 (Chief Joseph Elementary School)3920
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)43.246.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Chief Joseph Elementary School)39.325
 14.3%
   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 Students358261
 27.1%
African American3215
 53.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian144
 71.4%
Hispanic4036
 10%
Pacific Islander84
 50%
White203170
 16.3%
Two or More Races5829
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%64.4%
 30%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Joseph Elementary School

Chief Joseph Elementary School ranks 164th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Chief Joseph Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ockley Green Middle School
High : Jefferson High School
High : Roosevelt High School

Students at Chief Joseph Elementary School are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Chief Joseph Elementary 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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