Ventura Park Elementary School

Summary:

Ventura Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 376 students. The school is part of the David Douglas School District, which is ranked 102 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ventura Park Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a ranking between 519 and 628 out of around 700 schools over the past 10 years, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ventura Park Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) tests, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.3% of 3rd graders, 26.7% of 4th graders, and 33.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 76.86% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the David Douglas School District, such as Arthur Academy, Ventura Park Elementary School generally performs worse academically.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.4 to 18.8 over the past three school years, and higher-than-average spending per student ($22,657 in 2021-2022), these resources have not translated into improved academic performance. The school's performance lags behind both the state and district averages, as well as many of the nearby elementary schools. Addressing the challenges faced by Ventura Park Elementary School will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 145 SE 117th Ave
       Portland, OR  97216-3398


(503) 256-6508

District: David Douglas School District 40

SchoolDigger Rank:
544th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,657 Help


Students who attend Ventura Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Floyd Light Middle School
High:    David Douglas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
29.8%
Hispanic:
24.2%
African American:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ventura Park Elementary School ranks worse than 76.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the David Douglas School District 40. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ventura Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (29.8%), Hispanic (24.2%), African American (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ventura Park Elementary School is 18.8. 5 elementary schools in the David Douglas School District 40 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ventura Park Elementary School is $22,657, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the David Douglas School District 40.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ventura Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ventura Park Elementary School 544th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Ventura Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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David Douglas School District 40:

SchoolDigger ranks David Douglas School District 40 102nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ventura Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.63 436th 586 25.6%
2005 32.04 485th 629 22.9%
2006 36.71 480th 636 24.5%
2007 32.09 491st 652 24.7%
2008 38.00 464th 655 29.2%
2009 21.64 579th 665 12.9%
2010 27.64 548th 674 18.7%
2011 31.14 552nd 695 20.6%
2012 25.79 606th 730 17.0%
2013 23.63 590th 707 16.5%
2014 25.47 557th 695 19.9%
2015 30.03 519th 706 26.5%
2016 25.26 557th 697 20.1%
2017 24.28 565th 701 19.4%
2018 17.74 623rd 709 12.1%
2019 27.49 530th 705 24.8%
2022 20.57 585th 706 17.1%
2023 16.25 628th 706 11.0%
2024 24.51 544th 710 23.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.63 176th 212 17.0%
2023 10.29 58th 60 3.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.15 140th 179 21.8%
2019 33.00 76th 97 21.6%
2022 38.50 46th 80 42.5%
2024 46.65 40th 97 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.31 606th 640 5.3%
2019 26.40 494th 597 17.3%
2022 20.64 582nd 703 17.2%
2023 23.36 493rd 595 17.1%
2024 33.05 374th 523 28.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.39 573rd 681 15.9%
2019 25.53 501st 621 19.3%
2022 25.67 498th 646 22.9%
2023 23.11 524th 652 19.6%
2024 33.52 433rd 658 34.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.57 609th 680 10.4%
2019 41.20 363rd 623 41.7%
2022 16.63 587th 654 10.2%
2023 11.53 627th 665 5.7%
2024 16.98 589th 662 11.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.38 62nd 86 27.9%
2023 10.23 36th 39 7.7%
2024 40.36 24th 41 41.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.39 35th 39 10.3%
2023 59.67 5th 18 72.2%
2024 35.31 9th 13 30.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.02 427th 475 10.1%
2019 46.02 195th 364 46.4%
2022 25.01 285th 339 15.9%
2023 25.27 295th 360 18.1%
2024 44.79 184th 365 49.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ventura Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.33 500th 683 26.8%
2019 29.96 495th 662 25.2%
2022 27.16 518th 666 22.2%
2023 29.94 466th 656 29.0%
2024 26.82 510th 670 23.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ventura Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 281 15 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1989 283 12 25 9 3 n/a n/a 0 332
1990 310 15 17 14 3 n/a n/a 0 359
1991 316 17 30 14 2 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 333 14 25 26 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 326 11 27 26 4 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 284 14 27 23 5 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 339 17 30 17 4 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 339 17 30 17 4 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 303 15 42 36 7 n/a n/a 0 403
1998 334 16 51 45 6 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 325 18 69 41 8 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 320 26 68 55 9 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 359 37 63 68 8 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 266 48 59 67 7 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 266 48 59 67 7 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 232 48 58 97 8 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 261 57 67 113 12 n/a n/a 2 512
2006 247 44 61 112 8 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 238 62 49 121 4 n/a n/a 7 481
2008 241 60 53 119 8 n/a n/a 5 486
2009 240 45 57 111 8 n/a n/a 7 468
2010 218 35 50 125 5 n/a n/a 37 470
2011 235 41 43 154 5 8 38 0 524
2012 238 55 45 167 1 8 33 0 547
2013 201 57 47 159 4 8 31 0 507
2014 197 57 48 154 7 17 28 0 508
2015 210 60 45 161 5 13 31 0 525
2016 186 59 42 146 4 12 31 0 480
2017 186 39 37 145 0 14 35 0 456
2018 165 44 41 133 2 14 32 0 431
2019 140 45 42 116 2 13 28 0 386
2020 124 56 44 111 2 17 35 1 390
2021 110 49 33 101 4 14 33 1 345
2022 108 50 37 93 5 11 38 2 344
2023 112 71 47 91 2 14 37 2 376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ventura Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 16.8 18.5 24.7
1989 332 19.8 16.7 21.1
1990 359 19.6 18.3 21.4
1991 379 20.3 18.6 29.3
1992 399 16.0 24.9 30.3
1993 394 20.4 19.3 30.2
1994 353 20.0 17.6 36.8
1995 407 19.6 20.8 35.6
1996 407 19.6 20.8 35.6
1997 403 19.4 20.8 34
1998 452 24.5 18.4 39.4
1999 461 25.3 18.2 55.1
2000 478 25.5 18.7 57.1
2001 535 27.1 19.7 56.6
2002 447 22.9 19.5 62.6
2003 447 22.9 19.5 62.6
2004 443 22.9 19.3 72.2
2005 512 25.4 20.2 86.5
2006 472 26.0 18.2 75.6
2007 481 28.9 16.6 81.6
2008 486 25.8 18.8 78
2009 468 27.3 17.1 76.4
2010 470 26.1 17.9 81.5
2011 524 25.8 20.2 82.4
2012 547 25.0 21.8 84.8
2013 507 23.9 21.1 83.4
2014 508 25.3 20.0 83.7
2015 525 25.0 21.0 82.3
2016 480 24.0 20.0 77.3
2017 456 24.8 18.3 74.8
2018 431 25.0 17.2 70.3
2019 386 20.9 18.4 71.5
2020 390 21.7 17.9 68.5
2021 345 21.0 16.4 n/a
2022 344 18.9 18.1 n/a
2023 376 20.0 18.8 76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ventura Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 16.8 18.5 24.7
1989 332 19.8 16.7 21.1
1990 359 19.6 18.3 21.4
1991 379 20.3 18.6 29.3
1992 399 16.0 24.9 30.3
1993 394 20.4 19.3 30.2
1994 353 20.0 17.6 36.8
1995 407 19.6 20.8 35.6
1996 407 19.6 20.8 35.6
1997 403 19.4 20.8 34
1998 452 24.5 18.4 39.4
1999 461 25.3 18.2 55.1
2000 478 25.5 18.7 57.1
2001 535 27.1 19.7 56.6
2002 447 22.9 19.5 62.6
2003 447 22.9 19.5 62.6
2004 443 22.9 19.3 72.2
2005 512 25.4 20.2 86.5
2006 472 26.0 18.2 75.6
2007 481 28.9 16.6 81.6
2008 486 25.8 18.8 78
2009 468 27.3 17.1 76.4
2010 470 26.1 17.9 81.5
2011 524 25.8 20.2 82.4
2012 547 25.0 21.8 84.8
2013 507 23.9 21.1 83.4
2014 508 25.3 20.0 83.7
2015 525 25.0 21.0 82.3
2016 480 24.0 20.0 77.3
2017 456 24.8 18.3 74.8
2018 431 25.0 17.2 70.3
2019 386 20.9 18.4 71.5
2020 390 21.7 17.9 68.5
2021 345 21.0 16.4 n/a
2022 344 18.9 18.1 n/a
2023 376 20.0 18.8 76.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ventura Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $18,325
2020 n/a n/a $20,838
2021 n/a n/a $21,743
2022 $3,019 (13.3%) $19,638 (86.7%) $22,657

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ventura Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 530th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 628th of 706 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ventura Park Elementary School)45.613.6
 32%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (David Douglas School District 40)38.927.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ventura Park Elementary School)39.78.5
 31.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (David Douglas School District 40)37.526.7
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ventura Park Elementary School)38.837.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (David Douglas School District 40)41.431.5
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Park Elementary School)26.920
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (David Douglas School District 40)34.123.9
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ventura Park Elementary School)46.228.6
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (David Douglas School District 40)50.235.6
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ventura Park Elementary School)15.612.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (David Douglas School District 40)29.417.9
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ventura Park Elementary School)21.516.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (David Douglas School District 40)28.918.7
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students386376
 2.6%
African American4571
 57.8%
American Indian22
Asian4247
 11.9%
Hispanic11691
 21.6%
Pacific Islander1314
 7.7%
White140112
 20%
Two or More Races2837
 32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%76.9%
 5.4%


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Students at Ventura Park Elementary School are 30% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% African American, 13% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander.

Ventura Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Oregon elementary schools.

Students who attend Ventura Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Floyd Light Middle School
High : David Douglas High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Ventura Park Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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