Summary
Kairos PDX is a K–5 elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 226 students at 3635 N Williams in the Portland School District 1J area. Although its district is highly ranked—12th of 141 in Oregon—Kairos PDX itself ranked 584th of 709 schools in 2025–2026, in the 18th percentile. Its test scores are well below district and state averages: 22.1% proficient in English language arts, 27.9% in math, and 12.0% in science. Most nearby schools, including Alameda, Beverly Cleary, Irvington, Vernon, Sabin, Beach, and Woodlawn, post much higher proficiency, while the closest school, Boise-Eliot, ranks lower overall but slightly higher in ELA.
Attendance is a relative strength: chronic absenteeism was 31.7% in 2024–2025, slightly better than district and state averages, though nearby Alameda and Beverly Cleary are around 12%. Grade-level results are uneven. Third-grade math is the only subject/grade above the state average at 42.3%. Fifth grade is the clearest weak spot, with 11.5% proficient in ELA, 15.4% in math, and 12.0% in science. Economic need has risen sharply: free/reduced lunch went from 32.65% in 2022–2023 to 56.64% in 2024–2025. Per-student spending is $12,228, far below the roughly $21,000–$26,000 reported by nearby schools, even though the 16.6 student-teacher ratio is similar to nearby schools.
For parents, Kairos PDX appears to be a small school inside a strong district whose own outcomes are currently below many neighborhood options. Subgroup data show low-income students consistently ranking in lower percentiles, and results for some groups have been volatile, which may reflect small group sizes. Dr. Martin Luther King Junior School nearby has similar chronic absenteeism but much higher test scores and much higher reported spending. Families comparing schools should look closely at grade-level performance, especially fifth grade, and ask about resources and support for students with greater economic needs.
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