- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Ventura Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ventura Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410394001035
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ventura Park Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #74 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ventura Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ventura Park Elementary School ranks #74 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ventura Park Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 410394001035 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 18.1:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: David Douglas High School (2,756 students)
Ventura Park Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ventura Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David Douglas
David Douglas High School
2,756 students
- Ron Russell Mi 780
Ron Russell Middle School
780 students
- Floyd Light Mi 684
Floyd Light Middle School
684 students
- Alice Ott Midd 594
Alice Ott Middle School
594 students
- Gilbert Park E 503
Gilbert Park Elementary School
503 students
- This school 361
Ventura Park Elementary School
361 students
What this shows Ventura Park Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ventura Park Elementary School compares
Ventura Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 46% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Oregon - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$21,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 16.2%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
Largest group: White at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Ventura Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for David Douglas Sd 40 reports $21,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ventura Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ventura Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ventura Park Elementary School
How many students attend Ventura Park Elementary School?
Ventura Park Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventura Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ventura Park Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ventura Park Elementary School?
76.9% of students at Ventura Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ventura Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ventura Park Elementary School is White at 32.0% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ventura Park Elementary School?
Ventura Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Ventura Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ventura Park Elementary School ranks #74 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 David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides Ventura Park Elementary School, David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students), Ron Russell Middle School (780 students), and Floyd Light Middle School (684 students). See the David Douglas Sd 40 district page for the complete list.