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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Russell Elementary

2700 NE 127th Ave, Portland, OR 97230Parkrose SD 3 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
327
Students
Total enrolled
$17,569
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 327 students in grades KG–05 in Portland, Oregon.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,569 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Russell Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Portland, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 327 students. The district invests $17,569 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Russell Elementary

327
Total Students
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution171 male · 154 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 229 students
Student Composition
9%
35%
32%
14%
8%
Asian9%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black14%
Multiracial8%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410948000980

Academic Outcomes at Russell Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97230

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,569Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,569
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,730
Student Support$3,338
Administration$2,108
Operations$2,635
Other$1,757
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,569 spent per student, an estimated $7,783 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
55%
State government
32.1%
Local (property tax)
54.6%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,569/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Shaver Elementary SchoolPrescott Elementary SchoolSacramento Elementary School
↓
Middle
Parkrose Middle School
↓
High School
Parkrose High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyMultnomah County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictParkrose SD 3 →
Phone: (503)408-2750
NCES ID: 410948000980
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Portland seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Parkrose SD 3
High
Parkrose High School
998 students · 09–12
● 35 opp72% FRL
Mid
Parkrose Middle School
669 students · 06–08
● 35 opp71% FRL
Elem
Shaver Elementary School
292 students · KG–05
● 38 opp82% FRL
Elem
Prescott Elementary School
266 students · PK–05
● 35 opp83% FRL
Elem
Sacramento Elementary School
217 students · KG–05
● 35 opp80% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2700 NE 127th Ave, Portland, OR 97230
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.