Astor Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/astor

368 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Astor Elementary School, located in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland, serves as a central hub for its surrounding community. As part of Portland Public Schools, the institution emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students in grades K–5. The school is known for its strong community engagement and a dedicated staff committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academic programming, Astor Elementary places a significant emphasis on social-emotional learning and building a positive school culture. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience, often hosting events that strengthen the bond between the neighborhood and the classroom. With its historic character and focus on holistic student development, Astor remains a cornerstone of the St. Johns area, aiming to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

368

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Astor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	63
Black	15
Asian	5
Two or More	57
American Indian	6

White
215 (59.6 %)
Hispanic
63 (17.5 %)
Two or More
57 (15.8 %)
Black
15 (4.2 %)
American Indian
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

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)916-6244
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/astor
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
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 37

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Astor Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	64
Grade 7	38
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Astor Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	45.4%
Male	194	52.7%
Not Specified	7	1.9%

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