Vestal Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/vestal

230 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vestal Elementary School is a public school located in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, and is part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes community, inclusivity, and academic growth. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, striving to provide a supportive educational foundation for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Vestal is known for its commitment to social-emotional learning and equitable student outcomes. The school frequently engages with local partners and families to create a well-rounded experience, often incorporating enrichment opportunities that focus on both traditional subjects and the holistic development of its students. By aligning with the broader mission of the Portland Public Schools district, Vestal aims to prepare its students to be thoughtful, engaged learners as they transition into middle school.

230

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vestal Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	36
Black	26
Asian	24
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
96 (41.9 %)
Two or More
42 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
36 (15.7 %)
Black
26 (11.4 %)
Asian
24 (10.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)916-6437
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/vestal
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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 51

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 39