Grout Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/grout

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grout Elementary School, located in the Richmond neighborhood of Southeast Portland, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Portland Public Schools district. The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and social-emotional intelligence.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Grout Elementary is recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which helps support various extracurricular programs and school enrichment activities. The school benefits from its location in a residential area, often serving as a hub for local families. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, Grout maintains a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes individualized attention and a welcoming culture for all students, including those from diverse backgrounds.

316

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grout Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	39
Black	13
Asian	38
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

White
181 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
39 (12.4 %)
Asian
38 (12.1 %)
Two or More
34 (10.8 %)
Black
13 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (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)916-6209
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/grout
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
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 59

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grout Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grout Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	45.3%
Male	172	54.4%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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