The Ivy School

www.theivyschool.org

Charter School 271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Ivy School, located in the Cully neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating with a focus on holistic and experiential learning, the school is founded on the principles of the Montessori method, which emphasizes student-led inquiry, multi-age classrooms, and the development of both academic and social-emotional skills. By providing a structured yet flexible environment, The Ivy School aims to foster independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in a diverse community.

Beyond its core Montessori curriculum, the school is deeply committed to environmental stewardship and community integration. Students often engage in hands-on projects that bridge classroom concepts with real-world applications, encouraging them to become active, responsible citizens. With its emphasis on small class sizes and personalized instruction, The Ivy School seeks to support the unique developmental needs of each child, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their high school years and beyond within a supportive and inclusive campus culture.

271

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Ivy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	30
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
192 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
30 (11.2 %)
Black
21 (7.8 %)
Two or More
17 (6.3 %)
Asian
7 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oregon Department of Education
Phone:	(503)288-8553
Website:	http://www.theivyschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Ivy School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	12
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	34
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	33
Grade 8	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Ivy School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	50.9%
Male	131	48.3%
Not Specified	2	0.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)