Enrollment
255
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Sacramento Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sacramento Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410948000981
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacramento Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #36 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sacramento Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacramento Elementary School ranks #36 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Parkrose Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410948000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sacramento Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sacramento Elementary School
Sacramento Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 255 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.2% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 255 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% 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): Sacramento Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 22.1:1).
Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose High School (998 students) and Parkrose Middle School (618 students) alongside Sacramento Elementary 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 Sacramento Elementary School compares
Sacramento Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 52% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Oregon - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$16,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 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
White 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 9.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Sacramento Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkrose Sd 3, which includes Sacramento Elementary School.
$16,073
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 32.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 Sacramento Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkrose High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkrose Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prescott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacramento Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~255 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sacramento Elementary School
How many students attend Sacramento Elementary School?
Sacramento Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacramento Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacramento Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Sacramento Elementary School?
80.2% of students at Sacramento Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacramento Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sacramento Elementary School is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacramento Elementary School?
Sacramento Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sacramento Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacramento Elementary School ranks #36 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 Sacramento Elementary School a good school?
Sacramento Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Parkrose Sd 3?
Besides Sacramento Elementary School, Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose High School (998 students), Parkrose Middle School (618 students), and Russell Elementary (309 students). See the Parkrose Sd 3 district page for the complete list.
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