STEPHENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Stephenson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 352 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Stephenson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Stephenson Elementary School is a neighborhood K-5 school located in the South Burlingame neighborhood of Southwest Portland, operating within the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, the school focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages academic growth alongside social-emotional development. The school utilizes the district’s standard curriculum while placing a heavy emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere where students feel connected to their peers, teachers, and the broader local community.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach to education, often benefiting from active volunteerism and a robust PTA that supports enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Stephenson Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by instilling core academic skills, critical thinking, and a sense of citizenship. Families in the area frequently cite the school’s stable, small-community feel as a primary draw, making it a focal point for families living in the surrounding Southwest Portland neighborhoods.
For more information, contact Stephenson Elementary School at (503) 916-6318 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97219-8285
(503) 916-6318
STEPHENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Portland, OR with about 352 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portland SD 1J
- Total Students:
- 352
- Teachers:
- 19.75
- 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 352 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STEPHENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.