Lent Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/lent

256 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lent Elementary School, located in the Lents neighborhood of Southeast Portland, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a welcoming, community-focused environment. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for local families, emphasizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development to ensure that every student feels supported and included.

The school places a strong emphasis on equity and meeting the unique needs of its multicultural population. In addition to a comprehensive core curriculum, Lent often provides various support services and programs designed to help students succeed in an increasingly global society. By collaborating with parents, community partners, and the surrounding neighborhood, Lent Elementary strives to create a robust learning experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school while celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of the Lents area.

256

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lent Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	172
Black	4
Two or More	17

Hispanic
172 (68.0%)
White
60 (23.7%)
Two or More
17 (6.7%)
Black
4 (1.6%)

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)916-6322
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/lent
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
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 32

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 44