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Rockwood Preparatory Academy

740 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233Reynolds SD 7 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Charter
351
Students
Total enrolled
$18,013
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 26% vs nat'l
29.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 94% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 351 students in grades KG–05 in Portland, Oregon.
26% above average funding
District spends $18,013 per pupil, 26% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rockwood Preparatory Academy is a mid-sized elementary in Portland, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 351 students. The district invests $18,013 per student — 26% above the national average of $14,347, with a 29.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Rockwood Preparatory Academy

351
Total Students
29.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution179 male · 172 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 232 students
Student Composition
19%
55%
13%
Asian4%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino55%
Black13%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 411052001798

Academic Outcomes at Rockwood Preparatory Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97233

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,013Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,013
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,926
Student Support$3,423
Administration$2,162
Operations$2,702
Other$1,801
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,013 spent per student, an estimated $7,980 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
24%
State government
63.8%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,013/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 29.9:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Multnomah Learning AcademyWilkes Elementary SchoolGlenfair Elementary SchoolWoodland Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Reynolds Middle SchoolHauton B Lee Middle SchoolWalt Morey Middle School
↓
High School
Reynolds High SchoolReynolds Learning Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyMultnomah County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictReynolds SD 7 →
Phone: (503)907-1023
NCES ID: 411052001798
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Portland seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Reynolds SD 7
High
Reynolds High School
2,474 students · 09–12
● 47 opp67% FRL
Mid
Reynolds Middle School
837 students · 06–08
● 38 opp98% FRL
Mid
Hauton B Lee Middle School
651 students · 06–08
● 38 opp101% FRL
Elem
Multnomah Learning Academy
567 students · KG–08
● 38 opp66% FRL
Mid
Walt Morey Middle School
565 students · 06–08
● 47 opp66% FRL
Elem
Wilkes Elementary School
443 students · KG–05
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
Glenfair Elementary School
429 students · KG–05
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
Woodland Elementary
401 students · KG–05
● 38 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
740 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.