James John Elementary School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J · Grades K-5
493rd of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▲ Improving
James John Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks James John Elementary School 493rd of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — improving.
James John Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 181 students tested
James John Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 349 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.8% | 43.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 32.8% | 37.2% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 10.6% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 9.3% | 7.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
Homes near James John Elementary School
Typical home value $459K in zip 97203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James John Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Sitton Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 0.7 mi away315th of 675
ELA 40% · Math 39% - 8Astor Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.3 mi away166th of 675
ELA 55% · Math 47% - 1César Chávez K-8 SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.6 mi away633rd of 675
ELA 21% · Math 13% - 1Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.9 mi away653rd of 675
ELA 17% · Math 11% - 7Peninsula Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.6 mi away250th of 675
ELA 51% · Math 36% - 7Portland Village SchoolPortland SD 1J · 3 mi away · charter213th of 675
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 9Chief Joseph Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 3.2 mi away100th of 675
ELA 63% · Math 55% - 10Forest Park Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 3.5 mi away10th of 675
ELA 84% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James John Elementary School in?
James John Elementary School is part of the Portland SD 1J district in Portland, Oregon.
Is James John Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James John Elementary School 493rd of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James John Elementary School?
Hispanic 43%, White 37%, Two or more races 11%, Black 8% (349 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James John Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97203 is $459K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.