At a glance
Reported students
355
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
449.5
Menlo Park Elementary School: 355 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 405
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Menlo Park Elementary School
Menlo Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Portland. It is one of 14 current school records connected to David Douglas SD 40. NCES reports 355 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, close to the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (31.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Menlo Park Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.8%
- Hispanic31%
- Black11%
- Asian10.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial11%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in David Douglas SD 40
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ventura Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
West Powellhurst Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Earl Boyles Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
Cherry Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
442 reported students
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Public schools near Menlo Park Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura Park Elementary School Elementary · David Douglas SD 40 | PK–05 | 361 | 0.7 mi |
| HOLLA School Elementary · Charter · Reynolds SD 7 | KG–05 | 98 | 0.9 mi |
| Russell Elementary Elementary · Parkrose SD 3 | KG–05 | 309 | 1.1 mi |
| Sacramento Elementary School Elementary · Parkrose SD 3 | KG–05 | 255 | 1.2 mi |
| Glenfair Elementary School Elementary · Reynolds SD 7 | KG–05 | 489 | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Park Elementary School Elementary · David Douglas SD 40 | PK–05 | 494 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Menlo Park Elementary School
What grades does Menlo Park Elementary School serve?
Menlo Park Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in David Douglas SD 40.
How many students attend Menlo Park Elementary School?
Menlo Park Elementary School reported 355 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 405 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Menlo Park Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 355 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Menlo Park Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Menlo Park Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on David Douglas SD 40 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Menlo Park Elementary School in?
Menlo Park Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40, based in Portland, OR, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Menlo Park Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ventura Park Elementary School (0.7 mi), HOLLA School (0.9 mi), Russell Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.