David Douglas SD 40 School District

11300 Ne Halsey St
Portland, OR 97220-2026
(District boundaries shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

David Douglas SD 40 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,716 students in David Douglas SD 40 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in David Douglas SD 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
8,716 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
468 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

David Douglas SD 40 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#139 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20%
31%

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38%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

24%
30%
73%
81.3%

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(2022-23)
46.5%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
15%
4%

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% Hispanic
31%
27%

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% Black
13%
2%

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% White
29%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
3%
1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
8%
8%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,693 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,067 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$11,633 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$201 MM
$12,018 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$23,693
$21,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,067
$22,286

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best David Douglas SD 40 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Park Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1930 Se 104th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6501
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13717 Se Division St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 252-3753
Gr: K-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Alice Ott Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12500 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
David Douglas High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Se 135th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Menlo Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12900 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 256-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Floyd Light Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10800 Se Washington St
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6511
Gr: 6-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Ron Russell Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 Se 112th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6519
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Earl Boyles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10822 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6554
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
West Powellhurst Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2921 Se 116th Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 256-6509
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Gilbert Park Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13132 Se Ramona St
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6531
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13200 Se Lincoln St
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 256-6504
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12839 Se Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 256-6502
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Ventura Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6508
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Mill Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Se 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 256-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to David Douglas SD 40 School District?
David Douglas SD 40 School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,716 students.
What is the rank of David Douglas SD 40 School District?
David Douglas SD 40 School District is ranked #139 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in David Douglas SD 40 School District?
31% of David Douglas SD 40 School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of David Douglas SD 40 School District?
David Douglas SD 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is David Douglas SD 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,067 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,716 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 73% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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