School Overview
Capitol Hill Elementary School, located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Hillsdale, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. It benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a long-standing history of community engagement, which helps provide enrichment opportunities that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school is characterized by its dedication to the "whole child," focusing not only on rigorous academic standards in literacy and mathematics but also on social-emotional learning and character development. By leveraging its location within the Portland metro area, Capitol Hill Elementary often integrates local resources to enhance its educational programs. For families considering this school, it is recognized as a neighborhood-based institution that values collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a stable and nurturing foundation for early elementary education.
333
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capitol Hill Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White247
Hispanic27
Black11
Asian8
Two or More40
  • White
    247 (74.2 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (12.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (8.1 %)
  • Black
    11 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    8 (2.4 %)
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)916-6303
Website: http://www.pps.net/schools/capitolhill
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 135
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Capitol Hill Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten62
Grade 156
Grade 248
Grade 363
Grade 460
Grade 544
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Capitol Hill Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17352%
Male16048%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)