Portland Elementary

3410 Northwestern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40212

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Portland Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Portland neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serving students as part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Situated on Northwestern Parkway, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As a Title I school, it is committed to supporting students from diverse backgrounds, often implementing targeted resources and academic programs designed to bridge achievement gaps and foster a supportive learning environment.

The school emphasizes a curriculum centered on core academic standards while striving to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages social and emotional growth. Portland Elementary plays a vital role in its neighborhood, frequently acting as a hub for community engagement and parent involvement. By prioritizing both individualized instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success and to instill a lifelong passion for learning within the children of the Portland community.

304

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Portland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	8
Black	174
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Black
174 (57.2%)
White
86 (28.3%)
Two or More
35 (11.5%)
Hispanic
8 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8313
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54