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#623 of 1,226 schools in OR
Powell Butte Elementary School
Elementary School · Centennial Sd 28j · Portland, OR
A Centennial Sd 28j elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3615 SE 174th St, Portland, OR 97236
- Math 14% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Powell Butte Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Powell Butte 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 74Very 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
$68,582
Median home value
$414,400
Median rent
$1,436/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Portland Adventist Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Harmony Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Patrick Lynch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 342 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Centennial Sd 28j
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Powell Butte Elementary School is listed in Centennial SD 28J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powell Butte Elementary School
Powell Butte Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Centennial Sd 28j, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powell Butte Elementary School
What grades does Powell Butte Elementary School serve?
Powell Butte Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Powell Butte Elementary School?
Powell Butte Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Butte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell Butte Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powell Butte Elementary School rank in OR?
Powell Butte Elementary School ranks #623 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Powell Butte Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Powell Butte Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Powell Butte Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powell Butte Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Powell Butte Elementary School a charter school?
No, Powell Butte Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powell Butte Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Powell Butte Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Powell Butte Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Powell Butte 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
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (503) 762-3204
- Area population (ZIP 97236)
- 37,864
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 97236; 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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