- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
West Powellhurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Powellhurst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410394001036
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Powellhurst Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #15 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Powellhurst Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Powellhurst Elementary School ranks #15 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
West Powellhurst Elementary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 410394001036 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 17.3:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: David Douglas High School (2,756 students)
West Powellhurst Elementary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
West Powellhurst 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 364
West Powellhurst Elementary School
364 students
What this shows West Powellhurst Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Powellhurst Elementary School compares
West Powellhurst Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 52% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oregon - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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 364 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
White 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Asian 15.4%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, West Powellhurst 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 West Powellhurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 West Powellhurst 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 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
Nationwide other 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Powellhurst Elementary School
How many students attend West Powellhurst Elementary School?
West Powellhurst Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Powellhurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Powellhurst Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher 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 West Powellhurst Elementary School?
80.2% of students at West Powellhurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Powellhurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Powellhurst Elementary School is White at 32.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Powellhurst Elementary School?
West Powellhurst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Powellhurst Elementary School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Powellhurst Elementary School ranks #15 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.
What other schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides West Powellhurst 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.