Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oliver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
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
9%
4%
Hispanic
35%
25%
Black
12%
3%
White
29%
59%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Elementary School's ranking?
Oliver Elementary School is ranked #935 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?
15-19% 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 Oliver Elementary School?
267 students attend Oliver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Oliver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Elementary School?
Oliver Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oliver Elementary School offer ?
Oliver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oliver Elementary School part of?
Oliver Elementary School is part of Centennial SD 28j School District.
In what neighborhood is Oliver Elementary School located?
Oliver Elementary School is located in the Centennial Community Association neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other public schools located in Centennial Community Association.
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