Skyline Elementary School

11536 NW Skyline Blvd
Portland, OR 97231

www.pps.net/schools/skyline

215 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Skyline Elementary School is a small, K-5 public school located in the rural hills of Northwest Portland. As part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district, it serves a tight-knit community, offering a unique "country school" atmosphere while maintaining the academic standards and resources of a major urban school system. Its location, situated along the scenic Skyline Boulevard, provides students with a tranquil, nature-focused environment that is distinct from the typical inner-city school experience.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and high levels of parental engagement, which are cornerstones of its educational philosophy. Because of its smaller student body, Skyline provides a more intimate learning environment where teachers can focus on individualized student growth. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, often leveraging its natural surroundings to supplement learning, and it remains a centerpiece for families living in the surrounding unincorporated areas of Multnomah County.

215

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skyline Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	26
Asian	8
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
151 (70.2 %)
Two or More
28 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
26 (12.1 %)
Asian
8 (3.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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)916-5212
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/skyline
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
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 22

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 22