Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Periwinkle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Periwinkle Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Periwinkle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Periwinkle Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
65%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Periwinkle Elementary School's ranking?
Periwinkle Elementary School is ranked #650 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Periwinkle Elementary School often compared to?
Periwinkle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Periwinkle Elementary School?
336 students attend Periwinkle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Periwinkle Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Periwinkle Elementary School offer ?
Periwinkle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Periwinkle Elementary School part of?
Periwinkle Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public School District 8j.
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