- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Vestal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vestal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411004000945
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestal Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #9 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestal Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestal Elementary School ranks #9 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Vestal Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 411004000945 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 14.3:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Vestal Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Vestal Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school 257
Vestal Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Vestal Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestal Elementary School compares
Vestal 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 25% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Oregon - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 15.5%
African American 10.4%
Asian 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Vestal Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vestal Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestal Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vestal Elementary School
How many students attend Vestal Elementary School?
Vestal Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestal Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Vestal Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Vestal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vestal Elementary School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestal Elementary School?
Vestal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Vestal Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestal Elementary School ranks #9 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Vestal Elementary School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.