Forest Park Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/forestpark

328 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School, located in the northwest hills of Portland, Oregon, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district, it is situated in a scenic, wooded area that mirrors its namesake, the expansive Forest Park. The school is well-known for its strong sense of community, dedicated parent involvement, and a rigorous academic environment that consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the state.

The school’s philosophy emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, including art, music, and physical education. Because of its location in a quiet, residential neighborhood, the school often benefits from a tight-knit campus culture and active support from the local Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Forest Park Elementary is widely considered a destination school within the district, providing a supportive and challenging learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school.

328

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	16
Black	7
Asian	80
Two or More	43

White
181 (55.4 %)
Asian
80 (24.5 %)
Two or More
43 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.9 %)
Black
7 (2.1 %)

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)916-5400
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/forestpark
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
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 44

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	47.3%
Male	172	52.4%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)