- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Rockwood Preparatory Academy grew from 351 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 411052001798 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
397 enr · 36.1:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Reynolds High School (2,385 students)
Rockwood Preparatory Academy grew from 351 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Rockwood Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High School
2,385 students
- Reynolds Middl 723
Reynolds Middle School
723 students
- Hauton B Lee M 718
Hauton B Lee Middle School
718 students
- Multnomah Lear 550
Multnomah Learning Academy
550 students
- Walt Morey Mid 519
Walt Morey Middle School
519 students
- This school 397
Rockwood Preparatory Academy
397 students
What this shows Rockwood Preparatory Academy reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockwood Preparatory Academy compares
Rockwood Preparatory Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Reynolds Sd 7 reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~397 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.