Peninsula Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/peninsula

235 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Peninsula Elementary School, located in the Portsmouth neighborhood of North Portland, is part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes community engagement and academic growth. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local area, offering programs designed to support the unique cultural and social needs of its families.

The school is committed to creating an inclusive learning atmosphere that promotes equity and student success. Through its connection to the broader PPS system, Peninsula Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school and beyond. For families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment, or academic resources, the school maintains an active presence through its official district webpage.

235

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peninsula Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	46
Black	33
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	4

White
114 (48.9%)
Hispanic
46 (19.7%)
Black
33 (14.2%)
Two or More
32 (13.7%)
Asian
4 (1.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-6275
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/peninsula
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
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 39

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peninsula Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peninsula Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	51.1%
Male	113	48.1%
Not Specified	2	0.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)