Peninsula Elementary School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
250th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
8125 N Emerald Ave, Portland, OR 97217
(503)916-6275NCES ID 411004000926Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Peninsula Elementary School 250th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 109 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 234 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.7% | 50.4% | ▲ 19.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.9% | 18.8% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 15.0% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Black | 16.9% | 12.0% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.0% | 2.1% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $510K in zip 97217 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Peninsula Elementary School
- #213Portland Village SchoolPortland SD 1J · 0.5 mi away · charter213th of 675
ELA 50% ▼1 · Math 44% ▲8Compare - #653Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 0.7 mi away653rd of 675
ELA 17% ▼34 · Math 11% ▼25Compare - #100Chief Joseph Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 0.8 mi away100th of 675
ELA 63% ▲12 · Math 55% ▲19Compare - #633César Chávez K-8 SchoolPortland SD 1J · 0.9 mi away633rd of 675
ELA 21% ▼30 · Math 13% ▼23Compare - #166Astor Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.4 mi away166th of 675
ELA 55% ▲4 · Math 47% ▲11Compare - #222The Ivy SchoolOregon Department of Education · 1.6 mi away · charter222nd of 675
ELA 60% ▲9 · Math 32% ▼4Compare - #154Beach Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.8 mi away154th of 675
ELA 55% ▲4 · Math 50% ▲14Compare - #156Woodlawn Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.3 mi away156th of 675
ELA 52% ▲1 · Math 53% ▲17Compare
What school district is Peninsula Elementary School in?
Peninsula Elementary School is part of the Portland SD 1J district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Peninsula Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peninsula Elementary School 250th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Peninsula Elementary School?
White 50%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 15%, Black 12% (234 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Peninsula Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97217 is $510K 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.