- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Kairos Pdx
Federal NCES profile for Kairos Pdx, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411004001830Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kairos Pdx earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #13 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kairos Pdx has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kairos Pdx ranks #13 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Kairos Pdx held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 411004001830 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
226 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Kairos Pdx held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Kairos Pdx 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 226
Kairos Pdx
226 students
What this shows Kairos Pdx reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kairos Pdx compares
Kairos Pdx 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.9%
Two or More 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
White 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Kairos Pdx 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 Kairos Pdx 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Higher 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 Kairos Pdx'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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kairos Pdx
How many students attend Kairos Pdx?
Kairos Pdx has 226 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kairos Pdx?
The student-teacher ratio at Kairos Pdx is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Kairos Pdx?
30.6% of students at Kairos Pdx are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kairos Pdx?
The largest demographic group at Kairos Pdx is African American at 60.9% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kairos Pdx?
Kairos Pdx 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 Kairos Pdx rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kairos Pdx 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 Kairos Pdx, 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.