Sabin Elementary School

4013 Ne 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sabin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in OR
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sabin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Sabin Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Sabin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sabin Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#43 out of 1196 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sabin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sabin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
26%
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Black
13%
3%
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White
62%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Sabin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sabin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sabin Elementary School's ranking?
Sabin Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sabin Elementary School often compared to?
Sabin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Elementary School, Alameda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sabin Elementary School?
302 students attend Sabin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sabin Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sabin Elementary School?
Sabin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sabin Elementary School offer ?
Sabin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sabin Elementary School part of?
Sabin Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Sabin Elementary School located?
Sabin Elementary School is located in the Sabin neighborhood of Portland, OR.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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