Alder Elementary School

www.reynolds.k12.or.us/alder

340 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alder Elementary School, located in Portland, Oregon, is a key part of the Reynolds School District. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader multicultural makeup of the East County community. Committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for success, Alder Elementary emphasizes foundational academics while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to help every child reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and social-emotional development. By utilizing resources provided by the Reynolds School District, Alder Elementary works to bridge educational gaps and provide inclusive opportunities for its students. With a focus on both excellence and equity, the school serves as a central pillar for local families, striving to create a safe and collaborative atmosphere where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

340

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alder Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	195
Black	42
Asian	38
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
195 (57.4%)
Black
42 (12.4%)
White
39 (11.5%)
Asian
38 (11.2%)
Two or More
14 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Reynolds SD 7
Phone:	(503)491-2722
Website:	http://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/alder
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
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 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 68