Wilkes Elementary School

www.reynolds.k12.or.us/wilkes

459 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilkes Elementary School, located in Portland, Oregon, is a key component of the Reynolds School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district dedicated to equity and innovation, Wilkes provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare its students for middle school transitions while emphasizing core foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, Wilkes Elementary prioritizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student participation in school-wide activities. The school leverages its resources to ensure that students from various backgrounds have access to necessary educational tools and support services. By maintaining a focus on creating a safe and inclusive environment, Wilkes strives to empower its young learners to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their local community.

459

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilkes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	197
Black	76
Asian	55
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	33

Hispanic
197 (42.9%)
Black
76 (16.6%)
White
61 (13.3%)
Asian
55 (12.0%)
Two or More
37 (8.1%)
Pacific Islander
33 (7.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Reynolds SD 7
Phone:	(503)491-2724
Website:	http://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/wilkes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 75