Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitcomb Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitcomb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whitcomb Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitcomb Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitcomb Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
45%
25%
Black
4%
2%
White
37%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitcomb Elementary School's ranking?
Whitcomb Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Whitcomb Elementary School often compared to?
Whitcomb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sojourner School, Linwood Elementary School, Lewelling Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Whitcomb Elementary School?
382 students attend Whitcomb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Whitcomb Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitcomb Elementary School?
Whitcomb Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitcomb Elementary School offer ?
Whitcomb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Whitcomb Elementary School part of?
Whitcomb Elementary School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
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