Markham Elementary School

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426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Markham Elementary School is a neighborhood public school located in the Ashcreek area of Southwest Portland, operating under the Portland Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The campus is nestled in a residential neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families and emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to foster academic and social-emotional growth.

Academically, Markham Elementary focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with district standards while promoting inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including music, physical education, and library programs, aimed at developing well-rounded students. With an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a dedicated teaching staff, the school prioritizes a collaborative culture that aims to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

426

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Markham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	46
Black	66
Asian	19
Two or More	46
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

White
236 (55.8 %)
Black
66 (15.6 %)
Hispanic
46 (10.9 %)
Two or More
46 (10.9 %)
Asian
19 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)916-5681
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/markham
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 66

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 70