Atkinson Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/atkinson

372 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Atkinson Elementary School, located in the Richmond neighborhood of Southeast Portland, is a dedicated member of the Portland Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Atkinson focuses on fostering global citizenship, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking skills, preparing students to be well-rounded individuals who are engaged with both their local and global communities.

Beyond its academic core, the school places a high value on social-emotional growth and inclusivity. The campus benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a collaborative spirit that encourages family involvement in school life. By blending rigorous academics with a focus on empathy, cultural awareness, and holistic development, Atkinson Elementary strives to provide a foundation that empowers students to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

372

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atkinson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	145
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
193 (52.0%)
Hispanic
145 (39.1%)
Two or More
22 (5.9%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)916-6333
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/atkinson
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
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 54

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Atkinson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Atkinson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	53%
Male	174	46.8%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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