At a glance
Reported students
341
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372.5
Markham Elementary School: 341 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 419
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Markham Elementary School
Markham Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Portland. It is one of 86 current school records connected to Portland SD 1J. NCES reports 341 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 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, below 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 (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.4%). English learners represent 18.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. 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 Markham Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.14 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
- 18.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White51%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black16.4%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
- Multiracial7.6%
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 Portland SD 1J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sitton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
339 reported students
Clark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
330 reported students
Chapman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
353 reported students
Glencoe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
357 reported students
Capitol Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
323 reported students
Winterhaven School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
322 reported students
Public schools near Markham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 285 | 1.2 mi |
| Maplewood Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 296 | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Creek Elementary School Elementary · Lake Oswego SD 7J | KG–05 | 402 | 1.5 mi |
| Capitol Hill Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 323 | 1.8 mi |
| Hayhurst Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–08 | 525 | 2.2 mi |
| Metzger Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 566 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Markham Elementary School
What grades does Markham Elementary School serve?
Markham Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Portland SD 1J.
How many students attend Markham Elementary School?
Markham Elementary School reported 341 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 419 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Markham Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 341 students and 24.14 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 Markham Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Markham Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portland SD 1J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Markham Elementary School in?
Markham Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1J, based in Portland, OR, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Markham Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stephenson Elementary School (1.2 mi), Maplewood Elementary School (1.5 mi), Oak Creek Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.