Winterhaven School

www.pps.net/schools/winterhaven

322 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Winterhaven School, located in the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a unique public K-8 program within the Portland Public Schools district. It is specifically designed as a magnet school for highly gifted and academically talented students. The school is known for its rigorous, accelerated curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and interdisciplinary study, aiming to provide a stimulating environment for children who require a more challenging pace than a traditional classroom setting.

Beyond its academic focus, Winterhaven fosters a close-knit community atmosphere where parents and families are encouraged to be highly involved in the educational experience. The school utilizes a "cluster grouping" model, which allows students to learn alongside intellectual peers while still participating in a collaborative school culture. By blending advanced cognitive development with social-emotional support, Winterhaven strives to nurture the distinct needs of gifted learners, preparing them for the demands of high school and beyond.

322

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winterhaven School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
232 (72.3%)
Two or More
43 (13.4%)
Hispanic
24 (7.5%)
Asian
16 (5.0%)
Black
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)916-6200
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/winterhaven
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
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 26

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winterhaven School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	30
Grade 6	51
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winterhaven School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	47.5%
Male	168	52.2%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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