Lewelling Elementary School vs Whitman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewelling Elementary School
Milwaukie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
Whitman Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
198 students
| Measure | Lewelling Elementary School Milwaukie, Oregon | Whitman Elementary School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 678 | #465 of 678 |
| National rank | #39070 of 50,301 | #37925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 282 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 115.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Milwaukie | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 29.2).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lewelling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 115.2%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.8).
- •Lewelling Elementary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 198.
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 Lewelling Elementary School better than Whitman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitman Elementary School ranks higher (31.0 vs 29.2 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 Lewelling Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Milwaukie and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewelling Elementary School: 282. Whitman Elementary School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewelling Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Lewelling Elementary School is 504th of 678 and Whitman Elementary School is 465th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).