James John Elementary School

Summary:

James John Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 337 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's overall high ranking, James John Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is significantly below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.3% of 3rd graders, 21.7% of 4th graders, and 32.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 56.3%, 55.4%, and 59.6%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively better than Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Gifted and Talented students.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Forest Park Elementary, Beach Elementary, and Astor Elementary, generally perform much better than James John Elementary School on academic measures. For example, Forest Park Elementary ranks among the top 15 elementary schools in Oregon and has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to James John. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, which suggests a high level of individual attention and support for students, this has not translated into higher academic performance, and the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools over the past 10 years.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7439 N Charleston Ave
       Portland, OR  97203-3797


(503) 916-6266

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
521st of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,018 Help


Students who attend James John Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    George Middle School
High:    Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.4%
White:
37.1%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Compare Details James John Elementary School ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 53rd among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), White (37.1%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James John Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 21st best among 59 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James John Elementary School is $32,018, which is the 17th highest among 59 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James John Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks James John Elementary School 521st of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See James John Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 17th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James John Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.04 547th 586 6.7%
2005 49.19 360th 629 42.8%
2006 21.68 561st 636 11.8%
2007 29.63 512th 652 21.5%
2008 23.41 560th 655 14.5%
2009 24.21 563rd 665 15.3%
2010 6.89 657th 674 2.5%
2011 23.12 615th 695 11.5%
2012 15.35 671st 730 8.1%
2013 14.63 643rd 707 9.1%
2014 12.21 644th 695 7.3%
2015 12.72 651st 706 7.8%
2016 17.01 619th 697 11.2%
2017 17.09 615th 701 12.3%
2018 18.90 617th 709 13.0%
2019 23.05 578th 705 18.0%
2022 42.30 386th 706 45.3%
2023 31.43 475th 706 32.7%
2024 27.31 521st 710 26.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.73 80th 97 17.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.44 243rd 481 49.5%
2019 41.48 152nd 303 49.8%
2022 55.03 66th 215 69.3%
2023 38.14 127th 231 45.0%
2024 41.48 148th 299 50.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.67 590th 640 7.8%
2019 24.30 510th 597 14.6%
2022 42.57 381st 703 45.8%
2023 45.86 306th 595 48.6%
2024 26.02 430th 523 17.8%
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Rank History for Female students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.34 618th 681 9.3%
2019 23.84 512th 621 17.6%
2022 45.35 318th 646 50.8%
2023 33.94 424th 652 35.0%
2024 27.40 490th 658 25.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.40 45th 48 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.29 546th 680 19.7%
2019 25.11 496th 623 20.4%
2022 38.83 387th 654 40.8%
2023 29.47 474th 665 28.7%
2024 28.84 476th 662 28.1%
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Rank History for African American students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.00 15th 39 61.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.16 444th 475 6.5%
2019 16.50 340th 364 6.6%
2022 31.22 243rd 339 28.3%
2023 42.37 184th 360 48.9%
2024 30.02 283rd 365 22.5%
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Rank History for White students at James John Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.92 233rd 683 65.9%
2019 46.31 353rd 662 46.7%
2022 82.42 79th 666 88.1%
2023 73.09 144th 656 78.0%
2024 59.51 240th 670 64.2%
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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.

James John Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 15, 2022

Open Quote I know that this is a tough time, but we have had such a bad experience with the teachers here. They do not care about students or safety. If you bring up any of your concerns, they will blatantly disrespect you and take it out on your child. Try Astor instead. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 19, 2019

Open Quote We are so in love with our community school. So many skilled, loving and dedicated teachers and faculty. I've worked in many schools, and James John is a special little gem. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James John Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 400 29 88 16 24 n/a n/a 0 557
1989 430 31 95 20 21 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 437 22 99 29 24 n/a n/a 0 611
1991 449 31 97 33 21 n/a n/a 0 631
1992 427 21 105 20 27 n/a n/a 0 600
1993 455 22 105 35 21 n/a n/a 0 638
1994 418 32 94 40 19 n/a n/a 0 603
1995 362 43 105 76 20 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 362 43 105 76 20 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 362 53 102 96 28 n/a n/a 0 641
1998 360 56 94 112 21 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 329 55 106 114 21 n/a n/a 0 625
2000 294 60 113 128 23 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 254 64 107 142 25 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 225 62 91 148 25 n/a n/a 0 551
2003 225 62 91 148 25 n/a n/a 0 551
2004 226 61 74 134 19 n/a n/a 0 514
2005 209 57 54 138 21 n/a n/a 2 481
2006 187 44 42 165 19 n/a n/a 0 457
2007 162 49 42 181 15 n/a n/a 10 459
2008 125 48 36 182 10 n/a n/a 29 430
2009 110 31 42 166 10 n/a n/a 45 404
2010 113 31 37 173 3 n/a n/a 26 383
2011 124 47 18 171 2 11 21 0 394
2012 129 47 22 176 2 12 14 0 402
2013 147 47 26 180 7 11 22 0 440
2014 151 43 24 197 6 13 26 0 460
2015 149 35 25 187 5 9 37 0 447
2016 151 38 18 173 5 5 39 0 429
2017 148 36 17 168 5 4 29 0 407
2018 137 33 14 145 4 5 30 0 368
2019 152 25 12 119 4 7 28 0 347
2020 159 24 12 122 3 2 29 0 351
2021 136 18 6 121 3 2 32 0 318
2022 131 26 5 135 2 2 31 0 332
2023 125 30 3 143 1 4 31 0 337

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 James John Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 24.5 22.7 41.1
1989 597 29.0 20.5 43.2
1990 611 31.0 19.7 44.7
1991 631 33.5 18.8 49.9
1992 600 32.5 18.4 49.2
1993 638 32.2 19.8 53.1
1994 603 32.3 18.7 54.2
1995 606 32.3 18.8 0
1996 606 32.3 18.8 0
1997 641 28.5 22.5 54.6
1998 643 29.5 21.8 59.9
1999 625 31.5 19.8 69.6
2000 618 33.5 18.4 73.6
2001 592 33.0 17.9 73.6
2002 551 28.0 19.7 74.6
2003 551 28.0 19.7 74.6
2004 514 29.5 17.4 74.5
2005 481 28.5 16.9 76
2006 457 25.0 18.3 77
2007 459 28.1 16.3 82
2008 430 24.3 17.7 86.5
2009 404 23.5 17.2 89.1
2010 383 22.0 17.4 91.6
2011 394 22.5 17.5 83
2012 402 21.5 18.6 86.1
2013 440 26.3 16.7 81.1
2014 460 26.5 17.3 77.6
2015 447 25.0 17.8 78.1
2016 429 26.0 16.5 78.3
2017 407 23.9 17.0 78.1
2018 368 23.0 16.0 71.2
2019 347 22.5 15.4 66
2020 351 23.5 14.9 58.1
2021 318 25.6 12.3 n/a
2022 332 26.3 12.5 n/a
2023 337 23.2 14.5 65.6

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 James John Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 557 24.5 22.7 41.1
1989 597 29.0 20.5 43.2
1990 611 31.0 19.7 44.7
1991 631 33.5 18.8 49.9
1992 600 32.5 18.4 49.2
1993 638 32.2 19.8 53.1
1994 603 32.3 18.7 54.2
1995 606 32.3 18.8 0
1996 606 32.3 18.8 0
1997 641 28.5 22.5 54.6
1998 643 29.5 21.8 59.9
1999 625 31.5 19.8 69.6
2000 618 33.5 18.4 73.6
2001 592 33.0 17.9 73.6
2002 551 28.0 19.7 74.6
2003 551 28.0 19.7 74.6
2004 514 29.5 17.4 74.5
2005 481 28.5 16.9 76
2006 457 25.0 18.3 77
2007 459 28.1 16.3 82
2008 430 24.3 17.7 86.5
2009 404 23.5 17.2 89.1
2010 383 22.0 17.4 91.6
2011 394 22.5 17.5 83
2012 402 21.5 18.6 86.1
2013 440 26.3 16.7 81.1
2014 460 26.5 17.3 77.6
2015 447 25.0 17.8 78.1
2016 429 26.0 16.5 78.3
2017 407 23.9 17.0 78.1
2018 368 23.0 16.0 71.2
2019 347 22.5 15.4 66
2020 351 23.5 14.9 58.1
2021 318 25.6 12.3 n/a
2022 332 26.3 12.5 n/a
2023 337 23.2 14.5 65.6

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 James John 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 $16,849
2020 n/a n/a $17,841
2021 n/a n/a $20,188
2022 $2,347 (7.3%) $29,671 (92.7%) $32,018

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James John Elementary School

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 578th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 475th of 706 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James John Elementary School)45.527.6
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)55.455.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James John Elementary School)41.934.5
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)52.856.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James John Elementary School)25.834.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)56.258.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (James John Elementary School)2139.5
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4854.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James John Elementary School)43.427.5
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)60.459.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (James John Elementary School)22.620
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)43.246.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (James John Elementary School)21.824.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)40.644.1
 3.5%
   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 Students347337
 2.9%
African American2530
 20%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian123
 75%
Hispanic119143
 20.2%
Pacific Islander74
 42.9%
White152125
 17.8%
Two or More Races2831
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66%65.6%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James John Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended James John Elementary School.

Students who attend James John Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : George Middle School
High : Roosevelt High School

James John Elementary School ranks 521st of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at James John Elementary School are 42% Hispanic, 37% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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