Wilkes Elementary School

Summary:

Wilkes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 443 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Reynolds School District 7, which is ranked 137 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilkes Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.9% of 3rd graders, 25% of 4th graders, and 27.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9% respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the state, ranging from 10.5% to 26.6% across the grade levels. Additionally, Wilkes Elementary School struggles to serve certain student subgroups effectively, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Oregon elementary schools for male students, Asian students, and White students in ELA and Math.

When comparing Wilkes Elementary School to other schools in the Reynolds School District and nearby districts, it becomes clear that the school is struggling significantly compared to its peers. For example, Rockwood Preparatory Academy, a public charter school in the same district, outperforms Wilkes Elementary School across multiple academic metrics, including ELA and Math proficiency rates that are 10-20 percentage points higher. The school's high poverty concentration, with 99.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its academic struggles and highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 17020 NE Wilkes Rd
       Portland, OR  97230-5999


(503) 491-2724

District: Reynolds School District 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
644th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,576 Help


Students who attend Wilkes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hauton B Lee Middle School
High:    Reynolds High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.3%
African American:
17.2%
White:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Wilkes Elementary School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 7th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Reynolds School District 7. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.58. (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 Student population at Wilkes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.3%), African American (17.2%), White (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilkes Elementary School is 14.6, which is the 6th best among 14 elementary schools in the Reynolds School District 7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilkes Elementary School is $21,576. 8 elementary schools in the Reynolds School District 7 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilkes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilkes Elementary School 644th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Wilkes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Reynolds School District 7:

SchoolDigger ranks Reynolds School District 7 137th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilkes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.80 562nd 586 4.1%
2005 17.89 565th 629 10.2%
2006 13.93 602nd 636 5.3%
2007 14.62 606th 652 7.1%
2008 11.02 630th 655 3.8%
2009 16.14 607th 665 8.7%
2010 5.01 663rd 674 1.6%
2011 9.51 673rd 695 3.2%
2012 11.27 693rd 730 5.1%
2013 11.40 666th 707 5.8%
2014 12.16 646th 695 7.1%
2015 7.53 689th 706 2.4%
2016 9.28 669th 697 4.0%
2017 8.95 672nd 701 4.1%
2018 12.49 651st 709 8.2%
2019 12.61 649th 705 7.9%
2022 12.10 658th 706 6.8%
2023 13.70 647th 706 8.4%
2024 14.58 644th 710 9.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.97 194th 212 8.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.10 81st 179 54.7%
2019 34.88 70th 97 27.8%
2022 44.22 36th 80 55.0%
2023 45.42 44th 87 49.4%
2024 45.50 46th 97 52.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.19 417th 481 13.3%
2019 34.38 189th 303 37.6%
2024 27.16 227th 299 24.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.49 554th 640 13.4%
2019 23.63 515th 597 13.7%
2022 12.10 655th 703 6.8%
2023 19.72 516th 595 13.3%
2024 25.23 440th 523 15.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.72 638th 681 6.3%
2019 11.92 576th 621 7.2%
2022 18.08 563rd 646 12.8%
2023 17.49 570th 652 12.6%
2024 19.04 570th 658 13.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.41 32nd 39 17.9%
2024 28.88 41st 48 14.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.79 619th 680 9.0%
2019 16.33 554th 623 11.1%
2022 13.04 605th 654 7.5%
2023 12.99 615th 665 7.5%
2024 13.82 619th 662 6.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.03 75th 86 12.8%
2023 5.67 38th 39 2.6%
2024 8.07 39th 41 4.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.60 18th 22 18.2%
2023 37.86 12th 18 33.3%
2024 42.69 8th 13 38.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.97 378th 475 20.4%
2019 21.68 321st 364 11.8%
2022 23.43 294th 339 13.3%
2023 41.64 191st 360 46.9%
2024 36.06 238th 365 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wilkes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.03 630th 683 7.8%
2019 25.59 532nd 662 19.6%
2022 9.72 649th 666 2.6%
2023 39.73 384th 656 41.5%
2024 11.51 642nd 670 4.2%
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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
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Open Quote I DO NOT recommend this school!! The teachers break their backs for the kids which is a good thing but the office staff overshadows that with lack of accountability and disregard for the kids mental and emotional well being by minimizing school bullying and not "dealing" with important issues that are crucial to the well being of all students. I would not recommend this school to my worst enemy!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wilkes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 6 16 7 1 n/a n/a 0 299
1989 264 9 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1990 285 11 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 299 11 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 309 10 26 11 8 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 356 15 19 18 8 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 362 16 31 17 5 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 296 18 23 18 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1996 296 18 23 18 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1997 293 28 19 33 8 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 360 17 15 23 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 315 31 18 42 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 330 39 24 43 6 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 289 45 22 71 7 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 239 40 30 119 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 239 40 30 119 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 203 36 42 140 6 n/a n/a 4 431
2005 169 49 63 145 4 n/a n/a 1 431
2006 153 43 74 178 4 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 156 56 88 202 0 n/a n/a 10 512
2008 119 41 61 164 2 n/a n/a 8 395
2009 120 32 66 166 5 n/a n/a 7 396
2010 97 35 59 172 8 n/a n/a 17 388
2011 99 43 44 181 6 11 21 0 405
2012 83 42 38 194 6 11 20 0 394
2013 89 42 49 182 8 10 21 0 401
2014 113 55 52 208 2 19 24 0 473
2015 111 43 47 207 6 21 19 0 454
2016 117 41 45 206 3 29 23 0 464
2017 105 56 47 194 1 22 28 0 453
2018 95 57 50 188 5 19 32 0 446
2019 89 72 57 186 4 40 42 0 490
2020 97 77 64 183 6 42 37 0 506
2021 81 67 61 155 3 33 29 0 429
2022 74 68 58 169 0 40 22 0 431
2023 73 76 48 183 1 31 31 0 443

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 Wilkes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 14.1 21.2 18.4
1989 298 11.0 27.0 10.4
1990 321 13.6 23.6 21.2
1991 341 14.5 23.5 13.2
1992 364 13.0 28.0 18.4
1993 416 17.7 23.5 21.9
1994 431 18.4 23.4 24.1
1995 357 16.3 21.9 23.8
1996 357 16.3 21.9 23.8
1997 381 17.5 21.8 26.8
1998 417 20.8 20.0 38.1
1999 410 20.9 19.6 35.4
2000 442 20.2 21.9 54.1
2001 434 20.0 21.7 54.4
2002 431 19.2 22.4 62.4
2003 431 19.2 22.4 62.4
2004 431 20.0 21.6 65.8
2005 431 23.3 18.5 62.8
2006 452 27.0 16.7 67.5
2007 512 27.0 19.0 68.5
2008 395 23.8 16.6 75.7
2009 396 23.0 17.2 76.3
2010 388 21.0 18.4 87.6
2011 405 19.2 21.0 85.9
2012 394 20.2 19.4 88.8
2013 401 19.2 20.8 86
2014 473 24.6 19.2 90.3
2015 454 24.0 18.9 85.7
2016 464 26.0 17.8 85.8
2017 453 26.2 17.2 85.9
2018 446 24.6 18.1 85.7
2019 490 26.0 18.7 85.7
2020 506 29.9 16.9 85.8
2021 429 30.2 14.1 n/a
2022 431 29.9 14.4 n/a
2023 443 30.2 14.6 99.8

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 Wilkes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 14.1 21.2 18.4
1989 298 11.0 27.0 10.4
1990 321 13.6 23.6 21.2
1991 341 14.5 23.5 13.2
1992 364 13.0 28.0 18.4
1993 416 17.7 23.5 21.9
1994 431 18.4 23.4 24.1
1995 357 16.3 21.9 23.8
1996 357 16.3 21.9 23.8
1997 381 17.5 21.8 26.8
1998 417 20.8 20.0 38.1
1999 410 20.9 19.6 35.4
2000 442 20.2 21.9 54.1
2001 434 20.0 21.7 54.4
2002 431 19.2 22.4 62.4
2003 431 19.2 22.4 62.4
2004 431 20.0 21.6 65.8
2005 431 23.3 18.5 62.8
2006 452 27.0 16.7 67.5
2007 512 27.0 19.0 68.5
2008 395 23.8 16.6 75.7
2009 396 23.0 17.2 76.3
2010 388 21.0 18.4 87.6
2011 405 19.2 21.0 85.9
2012 394 20.2 19.4 88.8
2013 401 19.2 20.8 86
2014 473 24.6 19.2 90.3
2015 454 24.0 18.9 85.7
2016 464 26.0 17.8 85.8
2017 453 26.2 17.2 85.9
2018 446 24.6 18.1 85.7
2019 490 26.0 18.7 85.7
2020 506 29.9 16.9 85.8
2021 429 30.2 14.1 n/a
2022 431 29.9 14.4 n/a
2023 443 30.2 14.6 99.8

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 Wilkes 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 $14,462
2020 n/a n/a $14,483
2021 n/a n/a $16,828
2022 $2,182 (12.3%) $15,599 (87.7%) $17,781
2023 $2,927 (13.6%) $18,649 (86.4%) $21,576

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilkes Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 649th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 647th of 706 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilkes Elementary School)27.823.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds School District 7)2919.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilkes Elementary School)27.823.6
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Reynolds School District 7)28.719.2
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkes Elementary School)37.623.9
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds School District 7)33.322.4
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes Elementary School)26.514.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Reynolds School District 7)23.615.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkes Elementary School)17.529.4
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Reynolds School District 7)35.629.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes Elementary School)13.86
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Reynolds School District 7)18.612
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Wilkes Elementary School)7.59.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Reynolds School District 7)16.415.2
 1.2%
   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 Students490443
 9.6%
African American7276
 5.6%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian5748
 15.8%
Hispanic186183
 1.6%
Pacific Islander4031
 22.5%
White8973
 18%
Two or More Races4231
 26.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%99.8%
 14.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkes Elementary School

Students at Wilkes Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 17% African American, 16% White, 11% Asian, 7% Pacific Islander, 7% Two or more races.

Wilkes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Wilkes Elementary School.

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

Middle : Hauton B Lee Middle School
High : Reynolds High School


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