Enrollment
408
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Portland Village School
Federal NCES profile for Portland Village School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411004001649Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portland Village School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #79 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Portland Village School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portland Village School ranks #79 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004001649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Portland Village School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Portland Village School
Portland Village School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 408 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Oregon average.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% 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): Portland Village School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 22.1:1).
Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students) and Franklin High School (1,807 students) alongside Portland Village School.
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 Portland Village School compares
Portland Village School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 64% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$18,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Portland Village School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland Sd 1j, which includes Portland Village School.
$18,429
Per student
+2%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 Portland Village School 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 Portland Village School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 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 (~408 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Portland Village School
How many students attend Portland Village School?
Portland Village School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Village School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland Village School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Portland Village School?
18.8% of students at Portland Village School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portland Village School?
The largest demographic group at Portland Village School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portland Village School?
Portland Village School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Portland Village School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Portland Village School ranks #79 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 Portland Village School a good school?
Portland Village School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Portland Village School, 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.
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