Enrollment
397
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Rockwood Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rockwood Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411052001798Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockwood Preparatory Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools.
- #85 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockwood Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwood Preparatory Academy ranks #85 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Reynolds Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 411052001798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+105% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockwood Preparatory Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockwood Preparatory Academy
Rockwood Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Oregon schools and 105% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.1% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 397 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 321 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (19%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% 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): Rockwood Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (36.1:1 vs 22.1:1).
Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students) and Reynolds Middle School (723 students) alongside Rockwood Preparatory Academy.
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 Rockwood Preparatory Academy compares
Rockwood Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.1:1 | ▲ 105% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 25% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
36.1:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 98% in Oregon - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$14,868
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 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 53.4%
White 19.1%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Rockwood Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reynolds Sd 7, which includes Rockwood Preparatory Academy.
$14,868
Per student
-18%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.8%
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 Rockwood Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hauton B Lee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Multnomah Learning Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walt Morey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockwood Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~36.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rockwood Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Rockwood Preparatory Academy?
Rockwood Preparatory Academy has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwood Preparatory Academy is 36.1:1, which is 105% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 130% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockwood Preparatory Academy?
66.1% of students at Rockwood Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwood Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rockwood Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwood Preparatory Academy?
Rockwood Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Rockwood Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwood Preparatory Academy ranks #85 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 Rockwood Preparatory Academy a good school?
Rockwood Preparatory Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Reynolds Sd 7?
Besides Rockwood Preparatory Academy, Reynolds Sd 7 also operates Reynolds High School (2,385 students), Reynolds Middle School (723 students), and Hauton B Lee Middle School (718 students). See the Reynolds Sd 7 district page for the complete list.
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