School Overview
Scott Elementary School, located in the Cully neighborhood of Northeast Portland, is a vibrant K-5 institution within the Portland Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that reflects the diversity of its surrounding community. With a focus on academic growth and social-emotional development, Scott Elementary integrates a variety of instructional strategies designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body, often utilizing culturally responsive teaching practices to ensure every student feels represented and valued.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes community engagement and collaboration, frequently partnering with local organizations and families to enrich the educational experience. Scott Elementary is known for its welcoming atmosphere and its dedicated staff who work to cultivate a sense of belonging for all learners. By balancing academic rigor with enrichment programs and a strong school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but to become thoughtful, contributing members of their community.
450
Total Students
34.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
107.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White163
Hispanic166
Black52
Asian15
Two or More40
American Indian6
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    166 (37.0 %)
  • White
    163 (36.3 %)
  • Black
    52 (11.6 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (8.9 %)
  • Asian
    15 (3.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.3 %)
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)916-6369
Website: http://www.pps.net/schools/scott
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 485
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 82
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 93
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Scott Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten82
Grade 171
Grade 263
Grade 393
Grade 469
Grade 572
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Scott Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23452%
Male21547.8%
Not Specified10.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)