Ventura Park Elementary School

vp.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ventura Park Elementary School, located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland, is part of the David Douglas School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on fostering a supportive community environment. The school prioritizes academic growth while emphasizing social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in a multicultural society through equitable access to resources and a collaborative partnership with local families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of a multifaceted learner base, offering various programs that support language development and academic proficiency. Beyond the standard core subjects, Ventura Park encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives that promote school spirit and inclusivity. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding community and utilizing the district’s extensive support network, Ventura Park strives to create a welcoming, safe, and rigorous learning environment for every child who walks through its doors.

361

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ventura Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	100
Black	58
Asian	37
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	14

White
115 (32.0%)
Hispanic
100 (27.9%)
Black
58 (16.2%)
Asian
37 (10.3%)
Two or More
35 (9.7%)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.9%)

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)256-6508
Website:	http://vp.ddouglas.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
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 60

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 68