Abernethy Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/abernethy

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Abernethy Elementary School is a historic K-5 public school located in the charming Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood of Southeast Portland. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, it is well-regarded for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to academic excellence. The school occupies a landmark building that reflects the architectural character of the surrounding residential area, providing a welcoming environment that emphasizes both traditional learning and social-emotional development.

The school is noted for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that complement the standard curriculum. With a focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive learning climate, Abernethy strives to cultivate a diverse student body while maintaining high standards for student achievement. Families are drawn to the school not only for its consistent academic performance but also for its proximity to local parks and the vibrant, pedestrian-friendly culture of the surrounding neighborhood.

353

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abernethy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	32

White
282 (80.3 %)
Two or More
32 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (7.4 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-6190
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/abernethy
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
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 42

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Abernethy Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Abernethy Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	43.3%
Male	198	56.1%
Not Specified	2	0.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)