Enrollment
340
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Alder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411052000997
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alder Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #26 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alder Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Elementary School ranks #26 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Reynolds Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 411052000997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alder Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alder Elementary School
Alder Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): Alder Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 22.1:1).
Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students) and Reynolds Middle School (723 students) alongside Alder Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alder Elementary School compares
Alder Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Oregon - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
African American 12.4%
White 11.5%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Alder Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reynolds Sd 7, which includes Alder Elementary School.
$14,868
Per student
-18%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hauton B Lee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Multnomah Learning Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walt Morey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alder Elementary School
How many students attend Alder Elementary School?
Alder Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alder Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alder Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Alder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alder Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alder Elementary School?
Alder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alder Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Elementary School ranks #26 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Alder Elementary School a good school?
Alder Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Reynolds Sd 7?
Besides Alder Elementary School, Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students), Reynolds Middle School (723 students), and Hauton B Lee Middle School (718 students). See the Reynolds Sd 7 district page for the complete list.
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