Wheatley School serves 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheatley School's student population of 38 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wheatley School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
21%
3%
White
37%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wheatley School?
38 students attend Wheatley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Wheatley School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatley School?
Wheatley School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wheatley School offer ?
Wheatley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Wheatley School part of?
Wheatley School is part of Multnomah ESD School District.
In what neighborhood is Wheatley School located?
Wheatley 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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