Capitol Hill Elementary School

Capitol Hill Elementary School serves 361 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Portland's affluent southwest neighborhoods. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio while delivering strong academic results that place it among Oregon's top-performing elementary schools. The school ranks #192 out of 1,231 elementary schools statewide, landing in the 84th percentile with a solid 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating.

Students demonstrate impressive academic achievement, with 67% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and 62% reaching proficiency in mathematics. These outcomes reflect both the school's educational quality and the strong support from its well-educated community. Capitol Hill Elementary draws families from ZIP code 97219, where the median household income reaches $114,341 and 66% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area's low poverty rate of 5.9% and median home values of $622,600 indicate a stable, resource-rich community that values education. Located on SW 17th Avenue, the school sits in one of Portland's desirable residential neighborhoods, where tree-lined streets and well-maintained homes create an environment conducive to learning and family life.

The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Hill Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.