Below Average
#982 of 1,226 schools in OR
Alder Elementary School
Elementary School · Reynolds Sd 7 · Portland, OR
A Reynolds Sd 7 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17200 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97233
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alder Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 25 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alder Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,886
Median home value
$385,100
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Patrick Lynch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Morningstar Montessori House of ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Rockwood Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Reynolds Sd 7
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #16 of 20
- District spending per student
- $18,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alder Elementary School is listed in Reynolds SD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alder Elementary School
Alder Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Reynolds Sd 7, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #982 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alder Elementary School
What grades does Alder Elementary School serve?
Alder Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alder Elementary School?
Alder Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alder Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alder Elementary School rank in OR?
Alder Elementary School ranks #982 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Alder Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alder Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alder Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alder Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alder Elementary School a charter school?
No, Alder Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alder Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Alder Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alder Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Alder Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (503) 491-2722
- Area population (ZIP 97233)
- 37,518
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97233; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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