OPAL SCHOOL OF THE PORTLAND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Opal School of the Portland Children's Museum is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 87 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Opal School of the Portland Children's Museum has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.
The Opal School, located within the Portland Children’s Museum, is a renowned laboratory school that serves as a living demonstration of the Reggio Emilia approach to education. Grounded in the belief that children are inherently curious, capable, and full of potential, the school treats art, inquiry, and play as fundamental languages for learning. By integrating artistic expression into every facet of the curriculum, the school encourages students to research, hypothesize, and build complex understandings of the world around them rather than simply consuming information.
Beyond its role as a primary education facility for children, the Opal School operates as a professional development hub through the Center for Learning. It serves as a research center for educators globally, providing resources and workshops that emphasize "collaborative learning" and the importance of the environment as the "third teacher." By fostering a community where children, teachers, and families work together, the school aims to cultivate a democratic culture where young people feel empowered to contribute meaningfully to their society.
For more information, contact Opal School of the Portland Children's Museum at (503) 471-9917 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97221-2759
(503) 471-9917
OPAL SCHOOL OF THE PORTLAND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM is a public Charter school in Portland, OR with about 87 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Portland SD 1J - District:
- Portland SD 1J
- Total Students:
- 87
- Teachers:
- 3.8
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 87 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OPAL SCHOOL OF THE PORTLAND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 55.2%
- Male
- 44.8%
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.