LAURELHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Laurelhurst Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 698 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Laurelhurst Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Laurelhurst Elementary School, located in the historic Laurelhurst neighborhood of Northeast Portland, is a long-standing public school within the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Its location near the iconic Laurelhurst Park provides a unique urban-neighborhood setting, and the school is often characterized by a focus on academic achievement and a supportive, collaborative environment for students and families.

As part of the PPS system, Laurelhurst follows the district’s core curriculum while offering various enrichment programs designed to foster social-emotional learning and academic growth. The school maintains a reputation for high levels of engagement from its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which helps fund and support diverse extracurricular activities, arts programs, and community-building events. For families interested in the school’s current academic performance, specific enrollment information, or upcoming events, the official Portland Public Schools website remains the primary resource for the most up-to-date data.

For more information, contact Laurelhurst Elementary School at (503) 916-6210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.