James John Elementary is a K–5 school within the Portland Public Schools district located in the St. Johns neighborhood of north Portland, Oregon, United States. Built in 1929, it feeds graduates to George Middle School which then feeds Roosevelt High School.
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James John Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James John Elementary School serves the northwest part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
James John Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the James John Lions'
School Rankings
James John Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James John Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James John Elementary School's ranking?
James John Elementary School is ranked #593 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are James John Elementary School often compared to?
James John Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astor Elementary School, Portland Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend James John Elementary School?
367 students attend James John Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James John Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James John Elementary School?
James John Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does James John Elementary School offer ?
James John Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James John Elementary School part of?
James John Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is James John Elementary School located?
James John Elementary School is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 14 other public schools located in North Portland.
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