- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Boise-Eliot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Boise-Eliot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411004000876
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boise-Eliot Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #13 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Boise-Eliot Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boise-Eliot Elementary School ranks #13 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Boise-Eliot Elementary School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 411004000876 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 12:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Boise-Eliot Elementary School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Boise-Eliot Elementary 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 313
Boise-Eliot Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Boise-Eliot Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boise-Eliot Elementary School compares
Boise-Eliot Elementary 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 35% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 9% in Oregon - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
White 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Boise-Eliot Elementary School is more 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 Boise-Eliot Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boise-Eliot Elementary 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 other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boise-Eliot Elementary School
How many students attend Boise-Eliot Elementary School?
Boise-Eliot Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boise-Eliot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boise-Eliot Elementary School is 12:1, which is 32% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% 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 Boise-Eliot Elementary School?
71.2% of students at Boise-Eliot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boise-Eliot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boise-Eliot Elementary School is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boise-Eliot Elementary School?
Boise-Eliot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Boise-Eliot Elementary School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Boise-Eliot Elementary School ranks #13 of 23 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 schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Boise-Eliot Elementary 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.