- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Alder Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 411052000997 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 14.2:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Reynolds High School (2,385 students)
Alder Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Alder Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High School
2,385 students
- Reynolds Middl 723
Reynolds Middle School
723 students
- Hauton B Lee M 718
Hauton B Lee Middle School
718 students
- Multnomah Lear 550
Multnomah Learning Academy
550 students
- Walt Morey Mid 519
Walt Morey Middle School
519 students
- This school 340
Alder Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Alder Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alder Elementary School compares
Alder Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Reynolds Sd 7 reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.