Mill Park Elementary School

1900 SE 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216

mp.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Park Elementary School, located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a vital part of the David Douglas School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to equity and community engagement, Mill Park emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students, striving to provide high-quality instruction tailored to the needs of a multicultural neighborhood.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mill Park Elementary works closely with families and community partners to offer a supportive atmosphere. The school utilizes a variety of resources to address the unique challenges of its student body, promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. By integrating technology, robust literacy programs, and community-based initiatives, the school aims to create a welcoming space where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

494

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	170
Black	68
Asian	92
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	25

Hispanic
170 (34.6%)
White
103 (20.9%)
Asian
92 (18.7%)
Black
68 (13.8%)
Two or More
33 (6.7%)
Pacific Islander
25 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)256-6507
Website:	http://mp.ddouglas.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
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 79

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 86