Enrollment
273
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
The Ivy School
Federal NCES profile for The Ivy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410000901784Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Ivy School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #20 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Ivy School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Ivy School ranks #20 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Department of Education · Oregon
NCES ID 410000901784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Ivy School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Ivy School
The Ivy School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 273 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 273 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 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's public schools, it stands alongside Bonny Slope Elementary School (602 students): The Ivy School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 17.7:1).
Oregon Department of Education also operates Four Rivers Community School (367 students) and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science (198 students) alongside The Ivy 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 The Ivy School compares
The Ivy 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 64.3%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, The Ivy School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
How The Ivy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Rivers Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oregon School for the Deaf | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Ivy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~273 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Ivy School
How many students attend The Ivy School?
The Ivy School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Ivy School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Ivy School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Ivy School?
33.2% of students at The Ivy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Ivy School?
The largest demographic group at The Ivy School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Ivy School?
The Ivy School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Ivy School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, The Ivy School ranks #20 of 23 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 schools in Portland on the city page.
Is The Ivy School a good school?
The Ivy School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Oregon Department of Education?
Besides The Ivy School, Oregon Department of Education also operates Four Rivers Community School (367 students), The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science (198 students), and Eagle Charter School (150 students). See the Oregon Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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