CAPITOL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Capitol Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 442 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Capitol Hill Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Capitol Hill Elementary School, located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Hillsdale, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. It benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a long-standing history of community engagement, which helps provide enrichment opportunities that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting.
The school is characterized by its dedication to the "whole child," focusing not only on rigorous academic standards in literacy and mathematics but also on social-emotional learning and character development. By leveraging its location within the Portland metro area, Capitol Hill Elementary often integrates local resources to enhance its educational programs. For families considering this school, it is recognized as a neighborhood-based institution that values collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a stable and nurturing foundation for early elementary education.
For more information, contact Capitol Hill Elementary School at (503) 916-6303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97219-4197
(503) 916-6303
CAPITOL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Portland, OR with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portland SD 1J
- Total Students:
- 442
- Teachers:
- 20.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 442 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAPITOL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.