At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
395.5
Palisades World Language School: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 179
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Palisades World Language School
Palisades World Language School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lake Oswego. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Lake Oswego SD 7J. NCES reports 252 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.6%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. 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 Palisades World Language School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.7 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White46%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black0.8%
- Asian10.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial20.2%
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 Lake Oswego SD 7J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hallinan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
364 reported students
River Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Forest Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Westridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Oak Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
402 reported students
Lake Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
425 reported students
Public schools near Palisades World Language 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge Elementary School Elementary · Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 389 | 1.1 mi |
| Hallinan Elementary School Elementary · Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 364 | 1.3 mi |
| Lake Grove Elementary School Elementary · Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 425 | 1.5 mi |
| Stafford Primary School Elementary · West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J | PK–05 | 323 | 1.7 mi |
| Forest Hills Elementary School Elementary · Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 389 | 1.8 mi |
| River Grove Elementary School Elementary · Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 382 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palisades World Language School
What grades does Palisades World Language School serve?
Palisades World Language School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Oswego SD 7J.
How many students attend Palisades World Language School?
Palisades World Language School reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 179 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palisades World Language School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 252 students and 16.7 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 Palisades World Language School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palisades World Language School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Oswego SD 7J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Palisades World Language School in?
Palisades World Language School is part of Lake Oswego SD 7J, based in Lake Oswego, OR, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palisades World Language School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westridge Elementary School (1.1 mi), Hallinan Elementary School (1.3 mi), Lake Grove Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.