- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, AR
Portland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Portland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050004201282
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
Portland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hamburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004201282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Portland Elementary School grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050004201282 · Portland, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 17:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamburg High School (508 students)
Portland Elementary School grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Portland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamburg High S
Hamburg High School
508 students
- Noble Elementa
Noble Elementary School
416 students
- Hamburg Middle
Hamburg Middle School
344 students
- Allbritton Ele
Allbritton Elementary School
293 students
- This school 136
Portland Elementary School
136 students
What this shows Portland Elementary School reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portland Elementary School compares
Portland Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Portland Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamburg School District reports $11,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noble Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allbritton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portland Elementary School
How many students attend Portland Elementary School?
Portland Elementary School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, AR. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland Elementary School is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Portland Elementary School?
56.2% of students at Portland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Portland Elementary School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Portland, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland Elementary School?
Portland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hamburg School District?
Besides Portland Elementary School, Hamburg School District also operates Hamburg High School (508 students), Noble Elementary School (416 students), and Hamburg Middle School (344 students). See the Hamburg School District district page for the complete list.