Menlo Park Elementary School

mn.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Menlo Park Elementary School is a public school located in Portland, Oregon, serving students within the David Douglas School District. Situated on NE Glisan Street, the school is deeply integrated into a diverse, multi-cultural community. The institution is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to achieve academic success while developing social-emotional skills necessary for their future education.

The school’s academic approach emphasizes foundational learning and community engagement, supported by the broader resources of the David Douglas School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Menlo Park places a strong priority on family partnerships and providing equitable opportunities for all learners. Through its website and administrative operations, the school maintains clear communication with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that its curriculum and extracurricular programs reflect the evolving needs of its student population in the East Portland area.

355

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Menlo Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	110
Black	39
Asian	37
Two or More	39
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	6

White
113 (31.9%)
Hispanic
110 (31.1%)
Black
39 (11.0%)
Two or More
39 (11.0%)
Asian
37 (10.5%)
American Indian
10 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.7%)

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:	David Douglas SD 40
Phone:	(503)256-6506
Website:	http://mn.ddouglas.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
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 64

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 71