Lee Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/lee

257 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lee Elementary School, located in the Parkrose/Hazelwood area of Northeast Portland, is a public school serving the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing a diverse curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions while encouraging a sense of curiosity and responsibility.

The school community is known for its commitment to equity and meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Beyond core academics, Lee Elementary often prioritizes strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the local neighborhood to enhance the student experience. As part of the larger Portland Public Schools system, Lee benefits from district-wide resources aimed at narrowing the achievement gap and providing specialized support, such as language immersion programs or academic interventions, to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

257

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

119.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	47
Black	35
Asian	25
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

White
108 (42.5%)
Hispanic
47 (18.5%)
Black
35 (13.8%)
Two or More
29 (11.4%)
Asian
25 (9.8%)
Pacific Islander
9 (3.5%)
American Indian
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)916-6144
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/lee
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
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 29

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 53