Powell Valley Elementary School

4825 SE Powell Valley Rd
Gresham, OR 97080

pves.gresham.k12.or.us/

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Powell Valley Elementary School, located in Gresham, Oregon, is a public school serving students in the Gresham-Barlow School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a diverse school district, Powell Valley is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive through structured curriculum and supportive teaching practices.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for middle school transitions by focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs that support the "whole child." With a commitment to clear communication with parents and active community involvement, the school aims to create a collaborative atmosphere between staff, families, and students. By maintaining a focus on safety, equity, and educational excellence, Powell Valley Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of its local neighborhood.

368

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powell Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	109
Black	18
Asian	21
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
168 (45.7%)
Hispanic
109 (29.6%)
Two or More
45 (12.2%)
Asian
21 (5.7%)
Black
18 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6%)
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:	N/A
District:	Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
Phone:	(503)661-1510
Website:	http://pves.gresham.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 53

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 71