Creston Elementary School

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260 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Creston Elementary School is a public school located in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Oregon, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Portland Public Schools, the institution is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a supportive community atmosphere, where educators and families collaborate to ensure students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school’s academic approach focuses on foundational skills in core subjects, enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. By leveraging its location within a tight-knit neighborhood, Creston Elementary emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and personal responsibility. With a commitment to equity and meeting the unique needs of every learner, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers students to succeed in a changing global landscape.

260

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

118.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	36
Black	7
Asian	11
Two or More	21
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
179 (68.8 %)
Hispanic
36 (13.8 %)
Two or More
21 (8.1 %)
Asian
11 (4.2 %)
Black
7 (2.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

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)916-6340
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/creston
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
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 41

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Creston Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Creston Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	48.5%
Male	134	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)