Very Good
#273 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 22% in state
Lent Elementary School
Elementary School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5105 SE 97th Ave, Portland, OR 97266
- Math 37% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lent Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2018, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lent 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 89Very 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
$71,791
Median home value
$420,800
Median rent
$1,532/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97266; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Boyles ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Kelly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Marysville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Woodmere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 248 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #55 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lent Elementary School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lent Elementary School
Lent Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lent Elementary School
What grades does Lent Elementary School serve?
Lent Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lent Elementary School?
Lent Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lent Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lent Elementary School rank in OR?
Lent Elementary School ranks #273 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Lent Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lent Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Lent Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lent Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lent Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lent Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lent Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lent Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lent Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Lent 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
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (503) 916-6322
- Area population (ZIP 97266)
- 35,992
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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.
- 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 97266; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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