- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Patrick Lynch Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 410280001017 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 16.6:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial High School (1,731 students)
Patrick Lynch Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Patrick Lynch 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 316
Patrick Lynch Elementary
316 students
What this shows Patrick Lynch Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Lynch Elementary compares
Patrick Lynch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Centennial Sd 28j reports $16,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~316 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.