Enrollment
363
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Lenox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lenox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301300
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenox Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #31 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenox Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenox Elementary School ranks #31 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lenox Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lenox Elementary School
Lenox Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 363 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): Lenox Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 22.1:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside Lenox Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lenox Elementary School compares
Lenox Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 50% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oregon - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$15,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 8.8%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Lenox Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes Lenox Elementary School.
$15,087
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lenox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lenox Elementary School
How many students attend Lenox Elementary School?
Lenox Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenox Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 Lenox Elementary School?
26.2% of students at Lenox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lenox Elementary School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenox Elementary School?
Lenox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lenox Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenox Elementary School ranks #31 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.
Is Lenox Elementary School a good school?
Lenox Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Lenox Elementary School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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