Beach Elementary School vs Chief Joseph Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Chief Joseph Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary School Portland, Oregon | Chief Joseph Elementary School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 678 | #158 of 678 |
| National rank | #21002 of 50,301 | #21074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 295 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.9 vs 55.8).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Chief Joseph Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Chief Joseph Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 42%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 278.
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 Beach Elementary School better than Chief Joseph Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beach Elementary School and Chief Joseph Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary School: 295. Chief Joseph Elementary School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary School and Chief Joseph Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Beach Elementary School is 156th of 678 and Chief Joseph Elementary School is 158th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).