James John Elementary School

7439 N Charleston Ave
Portland, OR 97203

www.pps.net/schools/jamesjohn

337 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James John Elementary School, located in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland, serves as a central hub for a diverse and tight-knit community. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, often incorporating programs that celebrate the multicultural identity of the surrounding area while maintaining a strong focus on core literacy and numeracy skills.

Beyond the classroom, James John Elementary is known for its active community engagement and commitment to equity. The school frequently collaborates with neighborhood partners and parent organizations to provide extracurricular enrichment, family support, and a welcoming atmosphere for students from various backgrounds. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school strives to prepare its students to be critical thinkers and compassionate, contributing members of their community.

337

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James John Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	143
Black	30
Asian	3
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
143 (42.4 %)
White
125 (37.1 %)
Two or More
31 (9.2 %)
Black
30 (8.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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)916-6266
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/jamesjohn
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
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 57

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 59