Multnomah ESD School District

11611 Ne Ainsworth Cir
Portland, OR 97220

Top Rankings

Multnomah ESD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 315 students in Multnomah ESD School District.
Public Schools in Multnomah ESD School District have a diversity score of 0.78, which is more than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
315 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.60
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
27%
% Black
23%
2%
% White
33%
57%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $286,838 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $274,079 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$11,633 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$12,018 MM
Revenue / Student
$286,838
$21,572
Spending / Student
$274,079
$22,286

Best Multnomah ESD School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
11611 Ne Ainsworth Cir
Portland, OR 97294
(503) 257-1581
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Hassolo School
1401 Ne 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 257-1645
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
11540 Ne Inverness Dr
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 257-1645
Gr: 12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Rivercrest Academy
Alternative School
3002 Ne Ainsworth St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Walden Crossing School
881 Ne 165th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatley School
14030 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 262-4000
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Multnomah ESD School District?
Multnomah ESD School District manages 8 public schools serving 315 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Multnomah ESD School District?
33% of Multnomah ESD School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Multnomah ESD School District?
Multnomah ESD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Multnomah ESD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $274,079 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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