Alder Elementary School vs Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
Meadows Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | Alder Elementary School Portland, Oregon | Meadows Elementary Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 678 | #670 of 678 |
| National rank | #48195 of 50,301 | #49487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 21% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alder Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 9.9).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 14%).
- •Alder Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 101.3%).
- •Alder Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 20.0).
- •Alder Elementary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 320.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alder Elementary School better than Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alder Elementary School ranks higher (13.7 vs 9.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alder Elementary School and Meadows Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alder Elementary School: 340. Meadows Elementary: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alder Elementary School and Meadows Elementary rank in Oregon?
Alder Elementary School is 651st of 678 and Meadows Elementary is 670th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).