Chief Joseph Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portland, Oregon 97217 · Portland SD 1J
#158 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon
#21074 of 50,301 nationally
About Chief Joseph Elementary School
Chief Joseph Elementary School is a public elementary located in Portland, in the Portland SD 1J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 278 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 158th of 678 ranked elementary schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 278.
There are 149 schools in Portland; Chief Joseph Elementary School ranks 62nd of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chief Joseph Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chief Joseph Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ockley Green Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students · 1.1 km away
Peninsula Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students · 1.2 km away
The Ivy School
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
273 students · 1.4 km away
Beach Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students · 1.7 km away
Jefferson High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
456 students · 2.1 km away
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students · 2.3 km away
Cesar Chavez K-8 School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
453 students · 2.5 km away
Woodlawn Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students · 3.0 km away
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 3.0 km away
Astor Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
413 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
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279 students
Madison Elementary School
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279 students
Rieke Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Foster Elementary School
Foster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
277 students
Yamhill Carlton Elementary School
Carlton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
276 students
Irving Elementary School
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276 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chief Joseph Elementary School a good school?
Chief Joseph Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #158 of 678 in Oregon. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chief Joseph Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Chief Joseph Elementary School ranks #158 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon and #21074 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chief Joseph Elementary School?
Chief Joseph Elementary School had 278 students in 2025.
Is Chief Joseph Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Chief Joseph Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chief Joseph Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chief Joseph Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.