HARRISON PARK SCHOOL

Harrison Park School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 638 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Harrison Park School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Harrison Park School is a K-8 public school located in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, and is part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Situated at 2225 SE 87th Ave, the school serves a diverse student body by offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that spans from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its position within the district allows it to provide students with a continuous educational experience, fostering a supportive community environment that helps students transition smoothly from primary to middle school years.

The school is dedicated to academic growth and student well-being, often emphasizing equity and community engagement as core components of its mission. Like many schools in the PPS network, Harrison Park focuses on providing a well-rounded education that includes core subjects, arts, and physical education, while utilizing resources to meet the unique needs of its urban student population. For families seeking more specific information regarding current programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide initiatives, the official school website remains the primary resource for up-to-date documentation and district news.

For more information, contact Harrison Park School at (503) 916-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2225 SE 87th Ave
Portland, OR 97216-2099
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HARRISON PARK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Portland, OR with about 638 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Portland SD 1J
Total Students:
638
Teachers:
41.39
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 638 students

Asian
27.0%
White
23.5%
Black or African American
21.5%
Hispanic/Latino
17.2%
Two or more races
7.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.