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Stephenson Elementary School

Grades KG–05 · Portland, OR · NCES 411004000940

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2627 SW Stephenson St · Portland, OR 97219

At a glance

Reported students

285

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.77

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Oregon elementary enrollment

39th percentile

Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

372.5

Stephenson Elementary School: 285 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

18.1:1 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
314
Teachers (FTE)
16.95
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1

What the reported data says about Stephenson Elementary School

Stephenson 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 285 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, 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 (71.2%) and multiracial (15.1%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. 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 Stephenson Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.9%
Students with disabilities
10.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
41.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1.5
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

  • White71.2%
  • Hispanic7.7%
  • Black2.1%
  • Asian2.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial15.1%

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.

Abernethy Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

285 reported students

Rieke Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

279 reported students

Chief Joseph Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

278 reported students

Sabin Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

293 reported students

Beach Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

295 reported students

Grout Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

295 reported students

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