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#756 of 1,226 schools in OR
Ventura Park Elementary School
Elementary School · David Douglas Sd 40 · Portland, OR
A David Douglas Sd 40 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
145 SE 117th Ave, Portland, OR 97216
- Math 25% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ventura Park Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ventura Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,951
Median home value
$439,000
Median rent
$1,390/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Mill Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Cherry Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| St Therese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
David Douglas Sd 40
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 14
- District spending per student
- $21,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ventura Park Elementary School is listed in David Douglas SD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ventura Park Elementary School
Ventura Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of David Douglas Sd 40, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #756 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ventura Park Elementary School
What grades does Ventura Park Elementary School serve?
Ventura Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ventura Park Elementary School?
Ventura Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventura Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ventura Park Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ventura Park Elementary School rank in OR?
Ventura Park Elementary School ranks #756 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ventura Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ventura Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ventura Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ventura Park Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ventura Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ventura Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ventura Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ventura Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ventura Park Elementary School?
79.2% of students at Ventura Park Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (503) 256-6508
- Area population (ZIP 97216)
- 16,735
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97216; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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