Duniway Elementary School

Duniway Elementary School is a regular public school in Portland, Oregon, serving 409 students across kindergarten through fifth grade. The school earns an Exceptional composite score of 9.3/10, powered by a 9.7 academic score and a 9.3 growth score — two metrics that rarely align at this level. That combination ranks Duniway 27th of 1,226 public schools statewide, placing it ahead of 98% of schools across Oregon.

Within Portland, the school holds 16th place among 148 public schools. Statewide, it ranks 25th of 689 elementary schools — a tight field where consistent performance across both achievement and growth at once is uncommon. The student-teacher ratio sits at 21.5:1, a practical data point for families comparing Duniway against smaller district options.

The 9.3 growth score carries distinct weight beyond the academic score. Growth measures how much students advance relative to academic peers — not just where they start. A score at this level signals that students gain consistent ground each year, not just in a single grade or snapshot.

For families choosing an elementary program their children will stay in through fifth grade, that trajectory matters as much as the headline numbers.

The student-teacher ratio at Duniway Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.