Faubion Elementary School

2930 Northeast Dekum Street

School District

Portland 1j
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:8
Type

public

School Map for Portland School District 1j

GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 08, 2023

I'm hating this school because the teachers are mean. hate 'em
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2023

Beautiful new school with exceptional programs from pre-k to Eighth grade.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2019

The beautiful school building built in 2017 attracts amazing teachers and brought exciting resources like a new computer lab, a maker’s space for science and technology projects, and a gorgeous library. These resources are amazing for the kids and also attract great teachers. In addition the collaboration with Concordia University provides a great adult to student ratio, tutors, student teachers aids, etc. The school has changed a ton for the better since we moved to the new building in 2017 and these programs became available.
Submitted by other on March 11, 2017

I went to this school 22 years ago, and I like it a lot. The teachers were some of the best teachers I ever had. They created forward thinking which developed great learning skills. This school being in the location that it was in, the favor of how successful the students became was not all in or favor. And they knew this and were well prepare on how to make the best of that. Which showed me they really wanted everybody to succeed above the normal standards of what was expected. And the athletics of the students were the best I have ever seen. Great basketball players, football players every sport u can think of, this school has the best of them in the entire state of Oregon. But being in the location that the school was in many didn't continue there athleticism through out the rest of there life's. Most of these children should have grown up to become professional sports players. great place to start but middle school and high school u will want to move the kids to a really nice area and that's just my though. But kindergarden through 5th grade this school is the best of the best even know the ratings don't show that.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2014

There is good reason this school gets a 3 rating. There is poor overall leadership at this school which impacts quality. The district itself is struggling. Too bad the university next door is not making more of an impact like University of Washington does on education in Seattle.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2013

We have 2 children at this school & have had nothing but a wonderful experience. The teachers are attentive, caring, & put the kids' education first & foremost. We have music, PE, art, & a great SUN program. The kids are happy! Our principal is our biggest cheerleader & has blossomed our relationship with Concordia University.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2013

I have a second grader at Faubion and we have been happy with her overall experience. Her teachers are caring and have been attentive to her education needs. The administrative staff has done an amazing job to offer a wide variety of enrichments to our students. We have a great after school program and an active community. Our students are offered a lot of extracurricular activities despite being a Title I school. I'd love to see more music education at our school and maybe some more Latino/a cultural education, but overall we are happy our daughter is a Faubion Bulldog.
Submitted by other on May 08, 2013

i went her from k-5 and it was amazing ! all the teachers are super helpful and actually want you to do good. I even stayed in touch with some and they gave me advice in choosing a high school. i heard that the school did get a bit more strict (student manager) but that was it. When i went to middle school i knew more than kids from other schools. I knew more about the revolutionary war, european explorers, i was a better speller, etc . i loved it here.
Submitted by other on January 12, 2012

The Student Manager is awful towards the students. His method of teaching is intimidation and fear. I was/am extremely uncomfortable with this approach. Other teachers have been wonderful, however.