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Buckman Arts Focus Elementary

a tuition-free public focus option in Portland

K–5 · Public · Focus Option · Arts · Portland Public Schools

320 SE 16th Ave, 97214 · Dr. Lisa Ditto

Buckman is a public arts-focus option school where the core curriculum is infused with daily opportunities for creative expression. Students engage in dance, music, or visual arts alongside rigorous academic instruction, with the arts serving as a lens for learning across subjects. Teachers integrate creative processes into math, science, and literacy, fostering deeper engagement and critical thinking.

This approach supports a variety of learning styles and encourages students to see themselves as artists and innovators. The school’s inclusive culture celebrates diversity, collaboration, and joy in learning.

K–5 grades
~299 students
14:1 student-teacher
15 average class
Tuition-free focus option
Yes Title I

Tuition: Tuition-Free Public

Address: 320 SE 16th Ave, 97214. Phone: (503) 916-6230. Website: pps.net/buckman.

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