Lewis Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/lewis

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lewis Elementary School, located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Southeast Portland, serves students in grades K–5 as part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Situated at 4401 SE Evergreen St, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential community, functioning as a local hub for families and young learners. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous academic standards of the PPS district while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth and inclusivity.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lewis Elementary is well-regarded for its active school community and collaborative spirit. The school typically benefits from strong parental involvement and PTA support, which helps fund enrichment programs, community events, and classroom resources. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, the staff at Lewis emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances foundational skills in literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical development.

320

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	30
Black	2
Asian	10
Two or More	37

White
238 (75.1 %)
Two or More
37 (11.7 %)
Hispanic
30 (9.5 %)
Asian
10 (3.2 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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)916-6360
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/lewis
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
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 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 61