Kairos PDX

Charter School 226 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

KairosPDX is an innovative, non-profit charter school located in North Portland that focuses on closing the achievement gap for underserved children, particularly those from Black and Brown communities. Dedicated to a mission of educational equity, the school employs a model centered on personalized learning, rigorous academics, and a strong emphasis on social-emotional development. By cultivating a culturally responsive environment, KairosPDX seeks to foster high expectations while ensuring that students feel a deep sense of belonging, identity, and academic confidence.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum, the school is known for its holistic approach to community engagement and social justice. KairosPDX views education as a collaborative effort involving students, families, and the wider community, aiming to dismantle systemic barriers to success. By integrating community-based partnerships and an inclusive school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students to become not only high-achieving scholars but also empathetic, civically engaged leaders who are empowered to impact their communities positively.

226

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kairos PDX
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	25
Black	137
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
137 (60.9%)
Two or More
42 (18.7%)
Hispanic
25 (11.1%)
White
15 (6.7%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)567-9820
Website:	http://kairospdx.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 43

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kairos PDX
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kairos PDX
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	47.8%
Male	117	51.8%
Not Specified	1	0.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)