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Vernon Elementary School

Portland SD 1J · Multnomah County · 2044 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211.0

(503)916-6415

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9/10
#133
Rank 133 out of 666
Top 20%
English Language Arts8/10 · #156 · 77th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #121 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Vernon Elementary sits in the heart of the Alberta Arts District, one of Portland's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, making it a natural fit for families who love community murals, farmers markets, and a strong sense of local identity. The school performs solidly above average in both English and math, which, combined with the neighborhood's tight-knit feel, tends to draw families looking for an academically grounded school with genuine community roots. If you're settling into NE Portland and want a school that feels like it actually belongs to its neighborhood, Vernon is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

379 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
201 (53%)
African American
65 (17%)
Multiple Races
63 (17%)
Hispanic
42 (11%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged121 (32%)
Students with Disabilities54 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

564
Enrollment
30.9
Teachers (FTE)
18.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #36 · 95th percentile

233 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found