Enrollment
316
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Patrick Lynch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Lynch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410280001017
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Lynch Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #72 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Lynch Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Lynch Elementary ranks #72 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Centennial Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410280001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Lynch Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Lynch Elementary
Patrick Lynch Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 316 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 316 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): Patrick Lynch Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 22.1:1).
Centennial Sd 28j also operates Centennial High School (1,731 students) and Centennial Middle School (876 students) alongside Patrick Lynch Elementary.
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 Patrick Lynch Elementary compares
Patrick Lynch Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Oregon - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.1%
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
$14,666
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 316 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 29.1%
African American 12.0%
Asian 12.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Patrick Lynch Elementary is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centennial Sd 28j, which includes Patrick Lynch Elementary.
$14,666
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 59.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 Patrick Lynch 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Lynch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~316 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Lynch Elementary
How many students attend Patrick Lynch Elementary?
Patrick Lynch Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Lynch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Lynch Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Patrick Lynch Elementary?
70.5% of students at Patrick Lynch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Lynch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Lynch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Lynch Elementary?
Patrick Lynch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Patrick Lynch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Lynch Elementary ranks #72 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 Patrick Lynch Elementary a good school?
Patrick Lynch Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. 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 Centennial Sd 28j?
Besides Patrick Lynch 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.
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