West Powellhurst Elementary School

wp.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Powellhurst Elementary School is a public school located in the Mill Park neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, serving students within the David Douglas School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a diverse school district, West Powellhurst focuses on inclusivity and providing equitable opportunities for its student body, which reflects the multifaceted cultural makeup of the surrounding community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern educational practices to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Beyond academics, West Powellhurst is known for encouraging family engagement and community involvement, often hosting events that connect parents and teachers. By prioritizing a positive school climate and structured support systems, the administration strives to create a safe, collaborative space where young learners can build strong foundational skills and develop a lifelong love for education.

364

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Powellhurst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	97
Black	36
Asian	56
Two or More	35
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	13

White
119 (32.7%)
Hispanic
97 (26.6%)
Asian
56 (15.4%)
Black
36 (9.9%)
Two or More
35 (9.6%)
Pacific Islander
13 (3.6%)
American Indian
8 (2.2%)

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)256-6509
Website:	http://wp.ddouglas.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
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 62

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67