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Portland SD 1J

Oregon · Public School District
86
Schools
43,049
Students
$28,204
Per-Pupil Spend
+97% nat'l
39.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Portland SD 1J is a public school district in Oregon serving 43,049 students across 86 schools. It includes 61 elementary, 14 middle, 10 high schools, among them 5 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,204 is above average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (86)
Elementary Schools61 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abernethy Elementary SchoolKG–05353
Ainsworth Elementary SchoolKG–05563
Alameda Elementary SchoolKG–05538
Arleta Elementary SchoolKG–05256
Astor Elementary SchoolKG–08368
Atkinson Elementary SchoolKG–05337
Beach Elementary SchoolPK–05346
Beverly Cleary SchoolKG–08604
Boise-Eliot Elementary SchoolPK–05326
Bridger Elementary SchoolKG–05329
Bridlemile Elementary SchoolKG–05458
Buckman Elementary SchoolKG–05395
Capitol Hill Elementary SchoolKG–05333
Cesar Chavez K-8 SchoolKG–08466
Chapman Elementary SchoolKG–05350
Chief Joseph Elementary SchoolKG–05261
Creative Science SchoolKG–08423
Creston Elementary SchoolKG–05260
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. SchoolPK–05302
Duniway Elementary SchoolKG–05422
Emerson SchoolCharterKG–05106
Faubion Elementary SchoolPK–08610
Forest Park Elementary SchoolKG–05328
Glencoe Elementary SchoolKG–05394
Grout Elementary SchoolKG–05316
Harrison Park SchoolKG–08573
Hayhurst Elementary SchoolKG–08575
Irvington Elementary SchoolKG–05228
James John Elementary SchoolKG–05337
Kairos PDXCharterKG–05245
Kelly Elementary SchoolKG–05355
Laurelhurst Elementary SchoolKG–08674
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter SchoolCharterKG–08381
Lee Elementary SchoolKG–05274
Lent Elementary SchoolKG–05251
Lewis Elementary SchoolKG–05320
Llewellyn Elementary SchoolKG–05413
Maplewood Elementary SchoolKG–05310
Markham Elementary SchoolKG–05426
Marysville Elementary SchoolKG–05286
Peninsula Elementary SchoolKG–05225
Portland Arthur Academy Charter SchoolCharterKG–05150
Portland Village SchoolCharterKG–08410
Richmond Elementary SchoolPK–05539
Rieke Elementary SchoolKG–05300
Rigler Elementary SchoolKG–05223
Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolPK–05197
Rose City ParkKG–05467
Sabin Elementary SchoolPK–05312
Scott Elementary SchoolKG–05450
Sitton Elementary SchoolKG–05345
Skyline Elementary SchoolKG–08215
Stephenson Elementary SchoolKG–05307
Sunnyside Environmental SchoolKG–08465
Vernon Elementary SchoolPK–08555
Vestal Elementary SchoolKG–05230
Whitman Elementary SchoolKG–05153
Winterhaven SchoolKG–08313
Woodlawn Elementary SchoolPK–05287
Woodmere Elementary SchoolKG–05234
Woodstock Elementary SchoolKG–05491
High Schools10 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Metropolitan Learning CenterKG–12348
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,204+97% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
57%
State
33.5%
Local (property tax)
57.4%
Federal
9.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
86
Schools
43,049
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,204 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 86 schools including 5 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portland SD 1J?
Portland SD 1J has 86 public schools, serving a total of 43,049 students.
What is the graduation rate for Portland SD 1J?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Portland SD 1J spend per student?
Portland SD 1J spends $28,204 per pupil — 97% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Portland SD 1J?
39% of students in Portland SD 1J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Portland SD 1J?
Yes — 5 of the 86 schools in Portland SD 1J are charter schools.
What grade levels does Portland SD 1J serve?
Portland SD 1J serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Portland SD 1J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Portland SD 1J is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.