Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Periwinkle 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Periwinkle Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 15% 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
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#682 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
63%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Periwinkle Elementary School's ranking?
Periwinkle Elementary School is ranked #682 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?
25-29% 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 Periwinkle Elementary School?
379 students attend Periwinkle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Periwinkle Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Periwinkle Elementary School?
Periwinkle Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Periwinkle Elementary School offer ?
Periwinkle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Periwinkle Elementary School part of?
Periwinkle Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.
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