Richmond Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/richmond

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richmond Elementary School, located in the Richmond neighborhood of Southeast Portland, is a unique and highly regarded institution within the Portland Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its long-standing Japanese Immersion program, which serves as a cornerstone of the school’s identity. The program provides students with a dual-language education, aiming to cultivate high levels of proficiency in both English and Japanese while fostering a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and global citizenship.

Beyond its language immersion focus, Richmond Elementary is known for its strong community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. By blending standard curriculum requirements with specialized cultural and linguistic instruction, Richmond creates an inclusive environment that prepares its students to excel in a diverse and interconnected world.

539

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richmond Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	28
Black	6
Asian	50
Two or More	217

White
235 (43.8 %)
Two or More
217 (40.5 %)
Asian
50 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.2 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)

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)916-6220
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/richmond
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
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 89

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richmond Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richmond Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	50.8%
Male	262	48.6%
Not Specified	3	0.6%

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