Clark Elementary School

Summary:

Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving grades K-5 and part of the Portland School District 1J. However, the school has a low ranking, placing 551 out of 710 Oregon elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Clark Elementary School's academic performance is significantly below district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are notably lower than nearby schools like Lee Elementary, Atkinson Elementary, and Bridger Creative Science School. The school's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as White and African American students, though it performs relatively well for English Language Learners and Special Education students.

The high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students at Clark Elementary School is likely a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges. Analyzing the successful practices of the higher-performing nearby schools could provide insights and strategies that could be applied at Clark Elementary to help raise student achievement and address the needs of the school's high-poverty student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

1231 SE 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97216-1858

(503) 916-2000

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
551^st of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

White:

22.1%

Asian:

22.1%

African American:

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clark Elementary School ranks worse than 77.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 55^th among 60 ranked elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Clark Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (22.1%), White (22.1%), African American (21.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Elementary School is 13.6, which is the 9^th best among 60 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)

Compare Clark Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clark Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark Elementary School 551^st of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Clark Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

Portland School District 1J:

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

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Rank History for Clark Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.86	551^st	710	22.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.60	26^th	97	73.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.98	66^th	299	77.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.93	431^st	523	17.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.87	482^nd	658	26.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.40	552^nd	662	16.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.56	36^th	41	12.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.28	7^th	13	46.2%

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Rank History for White students at Clark Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.95	596^th	670	11.0%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clark Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	75	72	75	53	5	20	39	1	340

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 Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	340	25.0	13.6	64.7

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 Clark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	340	25.0	13.6	64.7

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.

Schools Near Clark Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)						OSAS Mathematics (2024)						OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	1231 SE 92nd Ave	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(503) 916-2000	340	25	13.6	64.7%	75 (22.1%)	72 (21.2%)	53 (15.6%)	75 (22.1%)	5 (1.5%)	20 (5.9%)	39 (11.5%)	23.9	551^st of 710 public elementary schools	22.4%					(n/a)	12.7	24.1	39.3				22.2	27.8	30.4				16.1
Bridger Creative Science School	Public	K-8	7910 SE Market St	Portland	97215	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-6336	514	29	17.4	36.8%	337 (65.6%)	20 (3.9%)	46 (8.9%)	39 (7.6%)	5 (1.0%)	7 (1.4%)	43 (8.4%)	63.8	210^th of 710 public elementary schools	70.4%		56.1	280^th of 706 public elementary schools	60.3%	70	42.1	46.4	51.5	56.6	68.9	57.6	48.2	41.4	40.9	23.3	32.7	37.5	49.2	28.6	$24,552	$1,789	$22,763
Cherry Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1930 SE 104th Ave	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6501	478	26	18.3	82.0%	176 (36.8%)	51 (10.7%)	113 (23.6%)	74 (15.5%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	51 (10.7%)	57.8	256^th of 710 public elementary schools	63.9%		72.8	161^st of 706 public elementary schools	77.2%	95	42.0	48.7	55.6				42.0	42.1	38.3				27.5		$23,143	$1,919	$21,223
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	7507 SE Yamhill St	Portland	97215	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 257-3936	164	11	15.2	30.5%	66 (40.2%)	23 (14.0%)	16 (9.8%)	46 (28.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.7%)	77.9	130^th of 710 public elementary schools	81.7%		71.4	165^th of 706 public elementary schools	76.6%	35	59.1	90.5	60.9				45.5	71.4	34.8				39.1		$11,301	$1,477	$9,824
Vestal Elementary School	Public	K-5	161 NE 82nd Ave	Portland	97220	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 916-6437	225	17	12.8	76.4%	96 (42.7%)	24 (10.7%)	44 (19.6%)	19 (8.4%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	34 (15.1%)	35.6	440^th of 710 public elementary schools	38.0%		30.6	488^th of 706 public elementary schools	30.9%	48	43.8	32.3	29.7				56.3	32.3	16.2				13.9		$25,567	$2,536	$23,032
Ventura Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	145 SE 117th Ave	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6508	370	20	18.5	79.2%	115 (31.1%)	74 (20.0%)	101 (27.3%)	31 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	29 (7.8%)	24.5	544^th of 710 public elementary schools	23.4%		16.3	628^th of 706 public elementary schools	11.0%	84	33.3	26.7	33.9				30.8	25.0	20.7				15.3		$23,861	$2,298	$21,563
Mill Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 SE 117th Ave	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6507	449	25	18.3	85.3%	98 (21.8%)	61 (13.6%)	157 (35.0%)	78 (17.4%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (4.7%)	30 (6.7%)	16	635^th of 710 public elementary schools	10.6%		11.5	664^th of 706 public elementary schools	5.9%	29	27.8	32.4	15.5				19.7	23.0	12.0				7.1		$23,340	$2,102	$21,239
West Powellhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2921 SE 116th Ave	Portland	97266	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6509	344	20	17.2	82.3%	108 (31.4%)	37 (10.8%)	91 (26.5%)	51 (14.8%)	3 (0.9%)	19 (5.5%)	35 (10.2%)	14.6	645^th of 710 public elementary schools	9.2%		16.8	622^nd of 706 public elementary schools	11.9%	23	27.5	21.6	24.6				15.7	25.5	7.2				13.0		$24,888	$1,933	$22,954
Earl Boyles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10822 SE Bush	Portland	97266	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6554	369	23	16.0	86.7%	115 (31.2%)	32 (8.7%)	121 (32.8%)	41 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	43 (11.7%)	19.4	604^th of 710 public elementary schools	14.9%		29	505^th of 706 public elementary schools	28.5%	99	26.1	30.4	26.0				30.4	15.9	13.7				16.3		$27,059	$1,808	$25,251
Lee Elementary School	Public	K-5	2222 NE 92nd Ave	Portland	97220	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 916-6144	289	18	16.0	72.7%	119 (41.2%)	38 (13.1%)	55 (19.0%)	33 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	32 (11.1%)	35.3	445^th of 710 public elementary schools	37.3%		46.1	348^th of 706 public elementary schools	50.7%	97	37.5	42.2	31.6				42.5	33.3	18.4				10.5		$24,045	$3,005	$21,041

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Elementary School

Is Clark Elementary School a good school?

Clark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Oregon elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Clark Elementary School?

Students at Clark Elementary School are 22% White, 22% Asian, 21% African American, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

What district is Clark Elementary School in?

Portland School District 1J

How many students attend Clark Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended Clark Elementary School.

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