Arthur Academy

www.arthuracademy.org

Charter School 158 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arthur Academy, located on SE Division Street in Portland, Oregon, is a network of tuition-free public charter schools that serves students in grades K–5. The academy is notable for its commitment to the Direct Instruction (DI) teaching method, a structured, teacher-led pedagogical approach designed to accelerate learning and ensure mastery of core academic skills. By prioritizing small class sizes and a clear, focused curriculum, the school aims to provide a rigorous academic foundation that prepares students for success in higher education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Arthur Academy emphasizes a supportive and safe school climate that fosters character development and personal responsibility. As a public charter school, it operates independently of the traditional district structure while remaining accessible to all students within its service area. The school focuses heavily on reading, writing, and mathematics proficiency, striving to close achievement gaps by maintaining high expectations for all learners in a consistent, goal-oriented environment.

158

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

52.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	20
Black	19
Asian	28
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
70 (44.3 %)
Asian
28 (17.7 %)
Hispanic
20 (12.7 %)
Black
19 (12.0 %)
Two or More
14 (8.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	David Douglas SD 40
Phone:	(503)252-3753
Website:	http://www.arthuracademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	52.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
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 29

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 24