- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Woodlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411004000952
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlawn Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #13 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlawn Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #13 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Woodlawn Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 411004000952 · Portland, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 17:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Woodlawn Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Woodlawn 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 306
Woodlawn Elementary School
306 students
What this shows Woodlawn Elementary School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodlawn Elementary School compares
Woodlawn 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Oregon - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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 | Similar 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 Woodlawn 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 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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Woodlawn Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Woodlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlawn Elementary School is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlawn Elementary School?
Woodlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Woodlawn Elementary School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #13 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Woodlawn 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.