Buckman Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/buckman

395 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buckman Elementary School, located in the Central Eastside district of Portland, Oregon, is a unique public institution within the Portland Public Schools (PPS) system. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to an arts-integrated curriculum, which weaves music, visual arts, and performance into the daily academic experience. The school fosters a creative and collaborative environment that encourages students to express themselves while meeting rigorous state academic standards, often attracting families who prioritize holistic and project-based learning.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Buckman is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school culture emphasizes social-emotional learning and inclusive practices, aiming to develop well-rounded citizens who are culturally aware and engaged. Situated in a historic neighborhood, the school serves as a local hub that values diversity and creative expression, making it a distinctive choice for families seeking an alternative to a traditional, strictly test-driven educational model.

395

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	50
Black	13
Asian	4
Two or More	49
American Indian	4

White
267 (69.0 %)
Hispanic
50 (12.9 %)
Two or More
49 (12.7 %)
Black
13 (3.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)

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)916-6230
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/buckman
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
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 48

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buckman Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buckman Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	57.7%
Male	159	40.3%
Not Specified	8	2%

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