Scott Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/scott

493 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Scott Elementary School, located in the Cully neighborhood of Northeast Portland, is a vibrant K-5 institution within the Portland Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that reflects the diversity of its surrounding community. With a focus on academic growth and social-emotional development, Scott Elementary integrates a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body, often utilizing culturally responsive teaching practices to ensure every student feels represented and valued.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes community engagement and collaboration, frequently partnering with local organizations and families to enrich the educational experience. Scott Elementary is known for its welcoming atmosphere and its dedicated staff who work to cultivate a sense of belonging for all learners. By balancing academic rigor with enrichment programs and a strong school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but to become thoughtful, contributing members of their community.

493

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	185
Black	52
Asian	17
Two or More	49
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
185 (37.8%)
White
173 (35.3%)
Black
52 (10.6%)
Two or More
49 (10.0%)
Asian
17 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.6%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)

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)916-6369
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/scott
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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 75

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scott Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scott Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	49.9%
Male	244	49.5%
Not Specified	3	0.6%

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