Rockwood Preparatory Academy

Charter School 351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rockwood Preparatory Academy, located in Portland, Oregon, is a specialized educational institution operated by Knova Learning. The academy is designed to provide a highly structured, supportive environment tailored for students who may have struggled in traditional public school settings. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, ensuring they remain on track for graduation while developing essential social-emotional skills.

The school’s curriculum is deeply integrated with the Knova Learning model, which emphasizes data-driven instruction and individualized learning plans. This approach allows educators to meet students at their specific academic levels and provide targeted interventions where necessary. In addition to core academics, Rockwood Preparatory Academy prioritizes a school culture built on positive reinforcement and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

351

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

29.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockwood Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	193
Black	44
Asian	14
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
193 (55.0 %)
White
67 (19.1 %)
Black
44 (12.5 %)
Two or More
23 (6.6 %)
Asian
14 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Reynolds SD 7
Phone:	(503)907-1023
Website:	http://rockwoodprep.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
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 67

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 51