- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Beverly Cleary School
Federal NCES profile for Beverly Cleary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411004000901
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beverly Cleary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #13 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beverly Cleary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beverly Cleary School ranks #13 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Beverly Cleary School shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 411004000901 · Portland, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 18.4:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Beverly Cleary School shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Beverly Cleary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school 535
Beverly Cleary School
535 students
What this shows Beverly Cleary School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beverly Cleary School compares
Beverly Cleary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 87% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Beverly Cleary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beverly Cleary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beverly Cleary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beverly Cleary School
How many students attend Beverly Cleary School?
Beverly Cleary School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beverly Cleary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beverly Cleary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beverly Cleary School?
6.8% of students at Beverly Cleary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beverly Cleary School?
The largest demographic group at Beverly Cleary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beverly Cleary School?
Beverly Cleary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Beverly Cleary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Beverly Cleary School ranks #13 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Beverly Cleary School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.