Portland Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 1100 Ionia Road in Portland, Michigan, Portland Public Schools is a fully operational, traditional public school district serving families in a distant town setting within the greater Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood regional area. Operating four instructional facilities, the district delivers a seamless academic continuum that spans from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. As a vital pillar of the local community, the district is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education and maintaining transparent communication with families, accessible online at portlandk12.org.

During the 2024–2025 academic period, Portland Public Schools serves a total enrollment of 1,993 students, fostering a balanced and inclusive environment across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To support student achievement and daily operations, the district employs a robust workforce totaling approximately 587 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes nearly 243 FTE classroom teachers, five instructional aides, and over 339 support staff personnel, ensuring that students receive the well-rounded guidance, academic resources, and individual attention needed to thrive.
4
Total Schools
1,993
Total Students
243.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portland Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White1,816
Hispanic75
Black26
Asian8
Two or More65
American Indian3
  • White
    1,816 (91.1%)
  • Hispanic
    75 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    65 (3.3%)
  • Black
    26 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Portland Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,993*
Teachers (FTE):243.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Portland Public Schools
Found 4 Schools