- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Margaret Scott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Scott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411052001001
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Scott Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #74 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 361
- students enrolled
Margaret Scott Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Scott Elementary School ranks #74 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Reynolds Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 411052001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Margaret Scott Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 411052001001 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Reynolds High School (2,385 students)
Margaret Scott Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Margaret Scott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High School
2,385 students
- Reynolds Middl 723
Reynolds Middle School
723 students
- Hauton B Lee M 718
Hauton B Lee Middle School
718 students
- Multnomah Lear 550
Multnomah Learning Academy
550 students
- Walt Morey Mid 519
Walt Morey Middle School
519 students
- This school 361
Margaret Scott Elementary School
361 students
What this shows Margaret Scott Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Scott Elementary School compares
Margaret Scott 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 22.7%
White 18.3%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 26.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 81.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 81.2, Margaret Scott Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reynolds Sd 7 reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaret Scott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hauton B Lee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Multnomah Learning Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walt Morey Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Scott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Scott Elementary School
How many students attend Margaret Scott Elementary School?
Margaret Scott Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Scott Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Scott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Scott Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 26.3% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 81.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Scott Elementary School?
Margaret Scott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Margaret Scott Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Scott Elementary School ranks #74 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 Reynolds Sd 7?
Besides Margaret Scott Elementary School, Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students), Reynolds Middle School (723 students), and Hauton B Lee Middle School (718 students). See the Reynolds Sd 7 district page for the complete list.