Alameda Elementary School vs Woodlawn Elementary School

Woodlawn Elementary School holds a slightly higher overall rating than Alameda Elementary School — 9.3 out of 10 versus 9.1 out of 10 — but the more telling difference is in state rank. Woodlawn Elementary School sits at #30 of 1,226 Oregon elementary schools, while Alameda Elementary School ranks #43 of 1,226. Both placements are exceptional, but Woodlawn's standing is 13 positions stronger in a field of over 1,200 schools.

The academic and growth scores tell a split story. Alameda Elementary School leads in raw academic achievement, scoring 9.9 out of 10 compared to Woodlawn Elementary School's 9.1 — a gap of 0.8 points that reflects meaningfully higher current proficiency levels. Woodlawn Elementary School, however, edges ahead on growth at 9.8 versus Alameda's 9.5, meaning students at Woodlawn are advancing at a slightly faster rate relative to expectations, regardless of where they start.

The structural differences between the two schools are significant for families weighing environment. Alameda Elementary School enrolls 521 students against Woodlawn Elementary School's 299 — a difference of 222 students. That smaller enrollment at Woodlawn pairs with a notably lower student-teacher ratio: 16.6 students per teacher compared to Alameda's 21.7. That 5.1-point ratio gap translates to more individualized attention per student on average.

One additional distinction applies to families with preschool-age children. Woodlawn Elementary School serves grades PK through 5, offering a pre-kindergarten entry point that Alameda Elementary School, which starts at kindergarten, does not provide. For a family with a four-year-old, Woodlawn offers the option to start schooling and stay through fifth grade without a transition. The two schools sit just 2.0 miles apart in Portland, making geography a minor factor for many families in the area.