Is Arthur Academy a good school?

Arthur Academy ranks 246 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Arthur Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Arthur Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Arthur Academy?

Students at Arthur Academy are 44% White, 18% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Pacific Islander.

Arthur Academy

Summary:

Arthur Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Portland, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 158 students. The school is part of the David Douglas School District, which is ranked 102 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arthur Academy has a strong performance history, ranking in the top 33% of Oregon elementary schools for several years, with a peak ranking of 57th out of 707 schools in the 2012-2013 school year. However, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping to 246th out of 710 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, while maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the David Douglas School District and the state of Oregon in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects, with its 3rd-grade students scoring 56.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60.9% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Arthur Academy serves a more economically diverse student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby Menlo Park Elementary and Ventura Park Elementary schools.

Despite its strong academic performance, Arthur Academy's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests varies across different student subgroups, with male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds generally outperforming their female and higher-income peers. This highlights the need for the school to closely monitor and address any achievement gaps among its diverse student population. Overall, Arthur Academy is a high-performing public charter school that has demonstrated strong academic results, particularly in comparison to the surrounding David Douglas School District, but it faces challenges in maintaining its statewide ranking and addressing achievement gaps within its student body.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

13717 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97236-2841

(503) 252-3753

District: David Douglas School District 40

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,770

Student/teacher ratio: 52.6

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.3%

Asian:

17.7%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arthur Academy ranks better than 65.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the David Douglas School District 40! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Arthur Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the David Douglas School District 40. Student population at Arthur Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.3%), Asian (17.7%), Hispanic (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the David Douglas School District 40. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arthur Academy is 52.6, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the David Douglas School District 40! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arthur Academy is $9,770, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the David Douglas School District 40!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arthur Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Arthur Academy 246^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Arthur Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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David Douglas School District 40:

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

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Rank History for all students at Arthur Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2006	47.14	410^th	636	35.5%
2007	44.63	383^rd	652	41.3%
2008	71.73	155^th	655	76.3%
2009	69.71	189^th	665	71.6%
2010	75.79	133^rd	674	80.3%
2011	83.02	66^th	695	90.5%
2012	88.70	40^th	730	94.5%
2013	86.50	57^th	707	91.9%
2014	77.48	128^th	695	81.6%
2015	84.36	88^th	706	87.5%
2016	81.19	102^nd	697	85.4%
2017	83.29	92^nd	701	86.9%
2018	78.12	121^st	709	82.9%
2019	67.16	199^th	705	71.8%
2022	60.02	233^rd	706	67.0%
2023	54.93	283^rd	706	59.9%
2024	59.25	246^th	710	65.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arthur Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	85.97	25^th	640	96.1%
2019	74.57	83^rd	597	86.1%
2022	60.38	230^th	703	67.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Arthur Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	72.40	150^th	681	78.0%
2019	76.50	126^th	621	79.7%
2022	63.83	197^th	646	69.5%
2023	56.76	245^th	652	62.4%
2024	56.79	234^th	658	64.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Arthur Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	79.10	108^th	680	84.1%
2019	74.66	136^th	623	78.2%
2023	67.05	183^rd	665	72.5%

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Rank History for White students at Arthur Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	76.10	137^th	683	79.9%
2019	71.03	164^th	662	75.2%
2022	49.70	307^th	666	53.9%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, November 14, 2011

David Douglas Charter School is a excellent learning establishment. I have had one child complete her 3rd,4th and 5th grades there and now she is attending Alice Ott and getting all A's..Now I am faced with the choice of moving or allowing my smart eager to learn child into the David Douglas Highschool which is highly overpoplated and under challenging. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Arthur Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	57	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2003	57	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
2004	66	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2005	77	2	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	13	103
2006	87	3	0	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	110
2007	96	3	2	12	14	n/a	n/a	13	140
2008	103	9	5	15	14	n/a	n/a	3	149
2009	100	8	5	14	10	n/a	n/a	11	148
2010	107	3	2	20	3	n/a	n/a	15	150
2011	97	2	9	22	4	1	14	0	149
2012	107	0	8	23	1	2	15	0	156
2013	111	0	10	19	0	2	12	0	154
2014	106	2	12	17	0	3	17	0	157
2015	111	3	12	12	0	3	15	0	156
2016	101	5	18	13	0	4	17	0	158
2017	92	8	19	16	1	3	17	0	156
2018	86	10	25	25	1	2	15	0	164
2019	90	10	23	22	1	4	14	0	164
2020	89	9	27	19	1	3	15	0	163
2021	77	9	31	19	2	3	17	0	158
2022	67	17	29	19	2	5	13	0	152
2023	70	19	28	20	1	6	14	0	158

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 Arthur Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	61	2.0	30.5	0
2003	61	2.0	30.5	0
2004	75	3.0	25.0	0
2005	103	3.5	29.4	0
2006	110	5.0	22.0	0
2007	140	6.3	22.2	0
2008	149	6.3	23.7	34.2
2009	148	6.2	23.9	46
2010	150	6.7	22.3	50.4
2011	149	6.0	24.8	40.9
2012	156	6.8	22.9	44.2
2013	154	7.5	20.5	48.1
2014	157	7.5	20.9	47.1
2015	156	8.0	19.5	39.1
2016	158	8.0	19.7	44.9
2017	156	9.0	17.2	44.2
2018	164	7.5	21.8	38.4
2019	164	9.0	18.2	39.6
2020	163	8.0	20.3	35.6
2021	158	9.0	17.5	n/a
2022	152	9.0	16.8	n/a
2023	158	3.0	52.6	49.4

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 Arthur Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	61	2.0	30.5	0
2003	61	2.0	30.5	0
2004	75	3.0	25.0	0
2005	103	3.5	29.4	0
2006	110	5.0	22.0	0
2007	140	6.3	22.2	0
2008	149	6.3	23.7	34.2
2009	148	6.2	23.9	46
2010	150	6.7	22.3	50.4
2011	149	6.0	24.8	40.9
2012	156	6.8	22.9	44.2
2013	154	7.5	20.5	48.1
2014	157	7.5	20.9	47.1
2015	156	8.0	19.5	39.1
2016	158	8.0	19.7	44.9
2017	156	9.0	17.2	44.2
2018	164	7.5	21.8	38.4
2019	164	9.0	18.2	39.6
2020	163	8.0	20.3	35.6
2021	158	9.0	17.5	n/a
2022	152	9.0	16.8	n/a
2023	158	3.0	52.6	49.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arthur Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$6,702
2020	n/a	n/a	$6,738
2021	n/a	n/a	$7,781
2022	$2,225 (22.8%)	$7,545 (77.2%)	$9,770

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arthur Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 283^rd of 706 Elementary schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arthur Academy)	69.2	50	19.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (David Douglas School District 40)	38.9	27.8	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arthur Academy)	53.8	42.3	11.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (David Douglas School District 40)	37.5	26.7	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur Academy)	73.1	59.1	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (David Douglas School District 40)	41.4	31.5	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arthur Academy)	46.2	27.3	18.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (David Douglas School District 40)	34.1	23.9	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur Academy)	65.4	73.9	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (David Douglas School District 40)	50.2	35.6	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arthur Academy)	30.8	26.1	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (David Douglas School District 40)	29.4	17.9	11.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Arthur Academy)	38.5	17.4	21.1%
5th Grade Science (David Douglas School District 40)	28.9	18.7	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	164	158	3.7%
African American	10	19	90%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	23	28	21.7%
Hispanic	22	20	9.1%
Pacific Islander	4	6	50%
White	90	70	22.2%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.6%	49.4%	9.7%

Schools Near Arthur Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arthur Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13717 SE Division St	Portland	97236	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 252-3753	158	3	52.6	49.4%	70 (44.3%)	19 (12.0%)	20 (12.7%)	28 (17.7%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.8%)	14 (8.9%)	59.3	246^th of 710 public elementary schools	65.4%		54.9	283^rd of 706 public elementary schools	59.9%	37	56.5	52.4	42.1	60.9	52.4	15.8	21.1	$9,770	$2,225	$7,545
Lincoln Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13200 SE Lincoln St	Portland	97233	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6504	465	24	19.2	81.5%	139 (29.9%)	54 (11.6%)	150 (32.3%)	83 (17.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	27 (5.8%)	21.4	585^th of 710 public elementary schools	17.6%		22.5	566^th of 706 public elementary schools	19.8%	19	23.2	13.2	40.3	22.1	16.2	22.2	22.2	$21,548	$2,915	$18,633
Mill Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 SE 117th Ave	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6507	446	24	18.3	84.3%	97 (21.7%)	68 (15.2%)	157 (35.2%)	75 (16.8%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.2%)	22 (4.9%)	16	635^th of 710 public elementary schools	10.6%		11.5	664^th of 706 public elementary schools	5.9%	29	27.8	32.4	15.5	19.7	23.0	12.0	7.1	$21,508	$2,804	$18,704
West Powellhurst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2921 SE 116th Ave	Portland	97266	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6509	363	22	16.6	80.2%	127 (35.0%)	47 (12.9%)	95 (26.2%)	50 (13.8%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.1%)	28 (7.7%)	14.6	645^th of 710 public elementary schools	9.2%		16.8	622^nd of 706 public elementary schools	11.9%	23	27.5	21.6	24.6	15.7	25.5	7.2	13.0	$22,170	$2,744	$19,426
Gilbert Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12839 SE Holgate Blvd	Portland	97236	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6502	420	22	18.8	76.2%	118 (28.1%)	56 (13.3%)	123 (29.3%)	74 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	36 (8.6%)	27.6	518^th of 710 public elementary schools	27.0%		20.5	586^th of 706 public elementary schools	17.0%	68	30.0	37.7	40.0	23.3	33.3	10.9	17.2	$19,863	$2,682	$17,181
Parklane Elementary School	Public	K-5	15811 SE Main St	Portland	97233	Multnomah County	Centennial School District 28J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 762-3205	437	24	18.3	69.3%	142 (32.5%)	51 (11.7%)	150 (34.3%)	40 (9.2%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.7%)	35 (8.0%)	16.3	630^th of 710 public elementary schools	11.3%		17.3	617^th of 706 public elementary schools	12.6%	13	29.3	15.7	29.9	32.8	14.5	10.6	9.1	$17,460		$17,460
Menlo Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12900 NE Glisan St	Portland	97230	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6506	383	22	17.4	77.5%	129 (33.7%)	44 (11.5%)	118 (30.8%)	37 (9.7%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.1%)	40 (10.4%)	28.9	500^th of 710 public elementary schools	29.6%		31.2	479^th of 706 public elementary schools	32.2%	21	30.2	40.9	29.9	31.7	35.9	18.2	10.1	$26,216	$6,163	$20,054
Ventura Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	145 SE 117th Ave	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6508	376	20	18.8	76.9%	112 (29.8%)	71 (18.9%)	91 (24.2%)	47 (12.5%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.7%)	37 (9.8%)	24.5	544^th of 710 public elementary schools	23.4%		16.3	628^th of 706 public elementary schools	11.0%	84	33.3	26.7	33.9	30.8	25.0	20.7	15.3	$22,657	$3,019	$19,638
Earl Boyles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10822 SE Bush	Portland	97266	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6554	363	24	15.1	87.9%	125 (34.4%)	22 (6.1%)	112 (30.9%)	47 (12.9%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	44 (12.1%)	19.4	604^th of 710 public elementary schools	14.9%		29	505^th of 706 public elementary schools	28.5%	99	26.1	30.4	26.0	30.4	15.9	13.7	16.3	$24,000	$2,846	$21,155
Cherry Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1930 SE 104th Ave	Portland	97216	Multnomah County	David Douglas School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 256-6501	459	26	17.6	86.9%	168 (36.6%)	50 (10.9%)	115 (25.1%)	64 (13.9%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.5%)	50 (10.9%)	57.8	256^th of 710 public elementary schools	63.9%		72.8	161^st of 706 public elementary schools	77.2%	95	42.0	48.7	55.6	42.0	42.1	38.3	27.5	$21,698	$2,777	$18,920

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