Ainsworth Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/ainsworth

587 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ainsworth Elementary School, located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a prominent member of the Portland Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic focus and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is situated in a scenic area of Southwest Portland, providing a historic and tranquil setting that reflects the school's long-standing presence within the local community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ainsworth is recognized for its active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment programs that aim to develop the "whole child." The school places a heavy emphasis on collaboration between educators, families, and students to create a rigorous learning environment. By balancing traditional academic expectations with social-emotional learning, Ainsworth strives to prepare its students for middle school success while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-centered school culture.

587

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ainsworth Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	153
Black	12
Asian	30
Two or More	59
American Indian	3

White
330 (56.2%)
Hispanic
153 (26.1%)
Two or More
59 (10.1%)
Asian
30 (5.1%)
Black
12 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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)916-6288
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/ainsworth
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
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 87

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ainsworth Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ainsworth Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	49.2%
Male	298	50.8%

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