- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Metropolitan Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Metropolitan Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411004000967
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metropolitan Learning Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Metropolitan Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Learning Center ranks #1 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Metropolitan Learning Center held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 411004000967 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 12.8:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Metropolitan Learning Center held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Metropolitan Learning Center 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 319
Metropolitan Learning Center
319 students
What this shows Metropolitan Learning Center reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metropolitan Learning Center compares
Metropolitan Learning Center 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 71% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in Oregon - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Metropolitan Learning Center 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 Metropolitan Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metropolitan Learning Center'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 other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Learning Center
How many students attend Metropolitan Learning Center?
Metropolitan Learning Center has 319 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Learning Center is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% 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 Metropolitan Learning Center?
15.5% of students at Metropolitan Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Metropolitan Learning Center is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolitan Learning Center?
Metropolitan Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Metropolitan Learning Center rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Learning Center ranks #1 of 23 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 schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Metropolitan Learning Center, 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.