Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kairos Pdx ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kairos Pdx's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Kairos Pdx ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kairos Pdx is 0.58, which is less 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
#505 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
61%
3%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
19%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kairos Pdx's ranking?
Kairos Pdx is ranked #505 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Kairos Pdx often compared to?
Kairos Pdxis often viewed alongside schools like Boise-eliot Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Kairos Pdx?
226 students attend Kairos Pdx.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kairos Pdx students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kairos Pdx?
Kairos Pdx has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kairos Pdx offer ?
Kairos Pdx offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kairos Pdx part of?
Kairos Pdx is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Kairos Pdx located?
Kairos Pdx is located in the North Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 14 other public schools located in North Portland.
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