- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410280001012
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #76 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #76 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Centennial Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410280001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Meadows Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 410280001012 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 17.8:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (1,731 students)
Meadows Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Meadows Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,731 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
876 students
- Butler Creek E 509
Butler Creek Elementary School
509 students
- Oliver Middle 435
Oliver Middle
435 students
- Parklane Eleme 397
Parklane Elementary School
397 students
- This school 320
Meadows Elementary
320 students
What this shows Meadows Elementary reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadows Elementary compares
Meadows Elementary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Oregon - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$16,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 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
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
White 29.1%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Meadows Elementary is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centennial Sd 28j reports $16,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadows Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parklane Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows Elementary?
69.1% of students at Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Meadows Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadows Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #76 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 Centennial Sd 28j?
Besides Meadows Elementary, Centennial Sd 28j also operates Centennial High School (1,731 students), Centennial Middle School (876 students), and Butler Creek Elementary School (509 students). See the Centennial Sd 28j district page for the complete list.