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 349 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 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James John Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James John Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the James John Lions'
School Mascot
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 0.67, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
43%
26%
Black
8%
3%
White
37%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Portland Village School, Astor Elementary School, Rosa Parks Elementary 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?
349 students attend James John Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of James John Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James John Elementary School?
James John Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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