Powell Butte Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portland, Oregon 97236 · Centennial SD 28J
#574 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon
#43475 of 50,301 nationally
About Powell Butte Elementary School
Powell Butte Elementary School is a public elementary located in Portland, in the Centennial SD 28J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 392 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 574th of 678 ranked elementary schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is students per teacher (40th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 392.
There are 149 schools in Portland; Powell Butte Elementary School ranks 116th of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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 Powell Butte Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Powell Butte Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Centennial High School
Gresham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students · 608 m away
Centennial Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students · 769 m away
Meadows Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students · 868 m away
Patrick Lynch Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students · 1.7 km away
Parklane Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students · 2.3 km away
Alder Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students · 2.3 km away
Oliver Middle
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students · 2.4 km away
Hollydale Elementary School
Gresham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 2.5 km away
Rockwood Preparatory Academy
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
397 students · 2.5 km away
Arthur Academy
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
156 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
Kennedy Elementary School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
Woodstock Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
Eastwood Elementary School
Roseburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–4
390 students
Westside Elementary School
Hood River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Hucrest Elementary School
Roseburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Powell Butte Elementary School a good school?
Powell Butte Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 22.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #574 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 Powell Butte Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Powell Butte Elementary School ranks #574 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon and #43475 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Powell Butte Elementary School?
Powell Butte Elementary School had 392 students in 2025.
Is Powell Butte Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Powell Butte Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Powell Butte Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Powell Butte Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.