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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 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 286 students in Multnomah ESD School District.
Public Elementary Schools in Multnomah ESD School District have a diversity score of 0.78, which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,023 Schools
# Students
315 Students
367,466 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
21,056 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.60
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
26%
% Black
23%
2%
% White
33%
58%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $244,114 is higher than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $204,987 is higher than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$244,114
$18,349
Spending / Student
$204,987
$19,399
Best Multnomah ESD School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
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
Portland, OR 97294
(503) 257-1581
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
881 Ne 165th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
14030 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 262-4000
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 262-4000
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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