Woodmere Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/woodmere

234 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Woodmere Elementary School, located in the Foster-Powell neighborhood of Southeast Portland, is a dedicated member of the Portland Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body with a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and equitable learning environment. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside social-emotional development, Woodmere strives to prepare its students for academic success while nurturing their individual potential as engaged members of the community.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on community partnership and family involvement, which are viewed as essential components of the student experience. With a focus on cultivating a welcoming school climate, Woodmere utilizes various programs and teaching strategies to address the unique needs of its learners. As part of the larger PPS network, the school benefits from district-wide resources and curricula, all while maintaining the personalized, neighborhood-focused atmosphere that is central to its identity.

234

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodmere Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	55
Black	24
Asian	26
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
104 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
55 (23.6 %)
Asian
26 (11.2 %)
Black
24 (10.3 %)
Two or More
20 (8.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.3 %)
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)916-6373
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/woodmere
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
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 33

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 37