Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chief Joseph Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chief Joseph Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chief Joseph Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Joseph Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
6%
3%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Joseph Elementary School's ranking?
Chief Joseph Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Chief Joseph Elementary School often compared to?
Chief Joseph Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Chief Joseph Elementary School?
261 students attend Chief Joseph Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chief Joseph Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Joseph Elementary School?
Chief Joseph Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chief Joseph Elementary School offer ?
Chief Joseph Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chief Joseph Elementary School part of?
Chief Joseph Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Chief Joseph Elementary School located?
Chief Joseph Elementary School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 14 other public schools located in North Portland.
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