Vernon Elementary School

2044 NE Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211

www.pps.net/schools/vernon

564 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Vernon Elementary School is a public school located in the Concordia neighborhood of Northeast Portland, Oregon, and is part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body, generally spanning prekindergarten through eighth grade. Its location on NE Killingsworth St places it at the heart of a vibrant, established community, making it a focal point for local families and neighborhood engagement.

As a member of the Portland Public Schools system, Vernon Elementary follows the district’s broader commitment to equity, academic excellence, and comprehensive student support. The school typically emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning. Prospective families or community members interested in specific programs, current enrollment statistics, or school-wide initiatives can find the most up-to-date information, including staff directories and school board updates, through the official PPS website link provided.

564

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	65
Black	89
Asian	4
Two or More	89
American Indian	6

White
303 (54.5%)
Black
89 (16.0%)
Two or More
89 (16.0%)
Hispanic
65 (11.7%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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)916-6415
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/vernon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
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 51

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vernon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	70
Grade 8	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vernon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	44.1%
Male	307	54.4%
Not Specified	8	1.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)