Rieke Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/rieke

279 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rieke Elementary School, located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Southwest Portland, is part of the Portland Public Schools district. The school serves a community-focused student body, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Known for its strong sense of community, Rieke aims to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development for students in grades K-5.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students while fostering a love for learning. In addition to core academic subjects, Rieke is known for integrating enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity. By leveraging its location within the Portland Public Schools system, the school works to ensure students are prepared for middle school success while encouraging them to be active, respectful participants in their local community.

279

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rieke Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	26
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
200 (72.5%)
Two or More
31 (11.2%)
Hispanic
26 (9.4%)
Black
10 (3.6%)
Asian
8 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-5768
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/rieke
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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 38

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 50