Buckman Elementary School

320 Se 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buckman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buckman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Buckman Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Buckman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckman Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#263 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buckman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buckman Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Buckman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buckman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buckman Elementary School's ranking?
Buckman Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Buckman Elementary School often compared to?
Buckman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atkinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Buckman Elementary School?
371 students attend Buckman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Buckman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckman Elementary School?
Buckman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckman Elementary School offer ?
Buckman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Buckman Elementary School part of?
Buckman Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Buckman Elementary School located?
Buckman Elementary School is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Southeast Portland.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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