Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kelly Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kelly Creek Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kelly Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly Creek Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#607 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
4%
3%
White
54%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Kelly Creek Elementary School is ranked #607 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Kelly Creek Elementary School?
367 students attend Kelly Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kelly Creek Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Creek Elementary School?
Kelly Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kelly Creek Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kelly Creek Elementary School part of?
Kelly Creek Elementary School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
In what neighborhood is Kelly Creek Elementary School located?
Kelly Creek Elementary School is located in the Kelly Creek neighborhood of Gresham, OR.
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