- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laurelhurst 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 411004000913
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurelhurst Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools.
- #26 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurelhurst Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurelhurst Elementary School ranks #26 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Laurelhurst Elementary School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 411004000913 · Portland, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 22:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Laurelhurst Elementary School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Laurelhurst 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 660
Laurelhurst Elementary School
660 students
What this shows Laurelhurst Elementary School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurelhurst Elementary School compares
Laurelhurst 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 85% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Oregon - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Laurelhurst Elementary 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 Laurelhurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurelhurst 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 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
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
Beverly Cleary School
Standard public school
535 students 18.4:1 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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurelhurst Elementary School
How many students attend Laurelhurst Elementary School?
Laurelhurst Elementary School has 660 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurelhurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurelhurst Elementary School is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurelhurst Elementary School?
7.9% of students at Laurelhurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurelhurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laurelhurst Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurelhurst Elementary School?
Laurelhurst 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 Laurelhurst Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurelhurst 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Laurelhurst 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.