Palisades Elementary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
80%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OR state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OR state average).
How many students attend Palisades Elementary School?
275 students attend Palisades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Palisades Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisades Elementary School?
Palisades Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palisades Elementary School offer ?
Palisades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Palisades Elementary School part of?
Palisades Elementary School is part of Lake Oswego School District 7j.
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