At a glance
Reported students
212
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259.5
Sauvie Island School: 212 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
16.1:1 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
- 207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Sauvie Island School
Sauvie Island School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Portland. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Scappoose SD 1J. NCES reports 212 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 (81.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sauvie Island School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.2 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
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White81.6%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
Not reported as 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 Scappoose SD 1J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
109 reported students
South Columbia Family School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
66 reported students
Grant Watts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–03
382 reported students
Scappoose Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
307 reported students
Scappoose Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
50 reported students
Otto Petersen Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
416 reported students
Public schools near Sauvie Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–08 | 226 | 3.6 mi |
| Sitton Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 339 | 5 mi |
| Sato Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 863 | 5.6 mi |
| James John Elementary School Elementary · Portland SD 1J | KG–05 | 367 | 5.7 mi |
| Springville Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 742 | 6.1 mi |
| Fruit Valley Elementary School Elementary · Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 188 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sauvie Island School
What grades does Sauvie Island School serve?
Sauvie Island School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Scappoose SD 1J.
How many students attend Sauvie Island School?
Sauvie Island School reported 212 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 207 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sauvie Island School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 212 students and 13.2 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 Sauvie Island School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sauvie Island School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sauvie Island School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sauvie Island School in?
Sauvie Island School is part of Scappoose SD 1J, based in Scappoose, OR, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sauvie Island School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Skyline Elementary School (3.6 mi), Sitton Elementary School (5 mi), Sato Elementary School (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.