Chapman Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/chapman

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chapman Elementary School, located in the historic Northwest District of Portland, Oregon, is a prominent member of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Situated in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and long-standing academic reputation. As a neighborhood school, Chapman is deeply integrated into its surroundings, often leveraging its location near local parks and cultural institutions to enrich the daily educational experience for its students.

The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its long-standing "Swift Watch" tradition, where students and the community gather each autumn to observe the migration of Vaux’s swifts as they roost in the school's chimney. Beyond this unique local landmark, Chapman emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core academics alongside social-emotional learning. With a focus on fostering a collaborative environment between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to maintain high academic standards while providing a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for learners in the Portland area.

350

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	60
Black	20
Asian	13
Two or More	58
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
188 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
60 (17.4 %)
Two or More
58 (16.8 %)
Black
20 (5.8 %)
Asian
13 (3.8 %)
American Indian
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)916-6295
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/chapman
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
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 51

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chapman Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chapman Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	48.6%
Male	175	50%
Not Specified	5	1.4%

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