SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Scott Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 521 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 36 teachers, Scott Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Scott Elementary School, located in the Cully neighborhood of Northeast Portland, is a vibrant K-5 institution within the Portland Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that reflects the diversity of its surrounding community. With a focus on academic growth and social-emotional development, Scott Elementary integrates a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body, often utilizing culturally responsive teaching practices to ensure every student feels represented and valued.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes community engagement and collaboration, frequently partnering with local organizations and families to enrich the educational experience. Scott Elementary is known for its welcoming atmosphere and its dedicated staff who work to cultivate a sense of belonging for all learners. By balancing academic rigor with enrichment programs and a strong school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but to become thoughtful, contributing members of their community.
For more information, contact Scott Elementary School at (503) 916-6369 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97218-3505
(503) 916-6369
SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Portland, OR with about 521 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portland SD 1J
- Total Students:
- 521
- Teachers:
- 36.5
- 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
* 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 521 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.9%
- White
- 26.5%
- Black or African American
- 13.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.