Portland Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Louisville, Kentucky 40212 · Jefferson County
#545 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#31280 of 50,301 nationally
About Portland Elementary
Portland Elementary is a public elementary located in Louisville, in the Jefferson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 304 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 545th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 304.
There are 134 schools in Louisville; Portland Elementary ranks 51st of 124 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Portland Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Portland Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Atkinson Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students · 1.2 km away
The Academy @ Shawnee
Louisville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,051 students · 1.7 km away
Western Middle School for the Arts
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students · 2.1 km away
Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–7
615 students · 2.1 km away
S Ellen Jones Elementary School
New Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
243 students · 2.2 km away
Byck Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students · 2.4 km away
King Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students · 2.5 km away
New Albany Senior High School
New Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,821 students · 2.7 km away
Hazelwood Middle School
New Albany · Public middle · Grades 5–8
798 students · 3.0 km away
CA Early Learning Center
New Albany · Public other · Grades PK–PK
1 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
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304 students
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304 students
Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center
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303 students
Lebanon Elementary School
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Whitley County North Elementary School
Rockholds · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
303 students
King Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Portland Elementary a good school?
Portland Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 41.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #545 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Portland Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Portland Elementary ranks #545 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #31280 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Portland Elementary?
Portland Elementary had 304 students in 2025.
Is Portland Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Portland Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Portland Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Portland Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.