Ainsworth Elementary (Spanish DLI), K–5 tuition-free public neighborhood school in Portland

Ainsworth Elementary (Spanish DLI)

a tuition-free public neighborhood school in Portland

K–5 · Public · Language Immersion · Spanish · Portland Public Schools

2425 SW Vista Ave, Portland · Angela Bustamante-Jenkins, Principal

Ainsworth offers a full Spanish immersion program from kindergarten through fifth grade, where students learn core subjects in Spanish during the early grades before gradually transitioning to a bilingual model (90:10 model). This approach builds fluency and cultural competency alongside academic skills. Lessons are infused with Latin American and Spanish literature, history, and arts, giving students a rich global perspective. The program fosters problem-solving, adaptability, and empathy, qualities essential for thriving in an interconnected world. Teachers use a blend of traditional instruction, cooperative learning, and hands-on projects to keep lessons engaging and meaningful. Graduates leave Ainsworth well-prepared for the next stage of the PPS Spanish Immersion pathway at West Sylvan Middle School.

The school recieves robust support from its foundation, bridging the public funding gap for non-staff needs. Apoyemos el Español supports K–12 Spanish Immersion across Lincoln cluster, funding an intern program, teacher grants, and the 8th grade capstone trip.

K–5 grades

~581 students

19:1 student-teacher

25 average class

Tuition-free neighborhood school

No Title I

Tuition: Tuition-Free Public

Address: 2425 SW Vista Ave, Portland, OR 97201. Phone: (503) 916-6288. Website: pps.net/ainsworth.

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