Beach Elementary School vs Kairos PDX
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Kairos PDX
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
226 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary School Portland, Oregon | Kairos PDX Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 678 | #536 of 678 |
| National rank | #21002 of 50,301 | #40525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 295 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 15% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 26.8).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 15%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34.5%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 56.6%).
- •Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 226.
- •Beach Elementary School is a public school while Kairos PDX is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beach Elementary School better than Kairos PDX?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Elementary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 26.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beach Elementary School and Kairos PDX?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary School: 295. Kairos PDX: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary School and Kairos PDX rank in Oregon?
Beach Elementary School is 156th of 678 and Kairos PDX is 536th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).