Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lee 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lee Elementary School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee 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 Lee Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
13%
3%
White
41%
58%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Lee Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lee Elementary School often compared to?
Lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School, Roseway Heights School, Vestal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lee Elementary School?
289 students attend Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lee Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Elementary School?
Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lee Elementary School offer ?
Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lee Elementary School part of?
Lee Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee Elementary School located?
Lee Elementary School is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Portland.
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