Powell Valley Elementary School

Powell Valley Elementary School operates as a moderately sized primary school in Gresham, Oregon, overseen by Gresham-Barlow SD 10J. Current enrollment sits at 368 students spanning grades K through 5.

Across the 20 schools in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J (11,345 students total), Powell Valley Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Powell Valley Elementary School lists that 46% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest looks like 30% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 6% Asian, 5% Black. The wider county runs roughly 68% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 20.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.5:1, putting Powell Valley Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 83% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Multnomah County (around 75%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Powell Valley Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 30.5%; this one delivers 21.5%.

In the surrounding community, Multnomah County reports that the typical household earns roughly $88,766 per year, 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Multnomah County runs 169 public schools (combined enrollment of about 81,096 students), of which Powell Valley Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Gordon Russell Middle School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Powell Valley Elementary School at 7th of 8; the average score across the group is 25.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Powell Valley Elementary School has fell 16%, going from 437 students in 2018 to 368 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 60% to 46%.

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