Chapman Elementary School

Chapman Elementary, housing grades K-5, was built in 1923 and features a beautiful auditorium with a balcony. The world's largest population of Vaux's Swifts makes its home in the Chapman chimney every year in late August and early September. Chapman Elementary is located at the top of Wallace Park, at 1445 NW 26th Ave.  

Chapman is a neighborhood school serving approximately 500 students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

The entire school community benefits from a diverse student population, with children from many ethnic and economic backgrounds. Chapman’s English Language Learner program serves students speaking many different languages including: Spanish, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Thai, Farsi, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, Italian, Portugese & French.

Chapman Elementary School (K-5)                                                          

Pamela Van Der Wolf, Principal pvanderw@chinalogistic.net                

Gabriel Corona, Assistant Principal gcorona@chinalogistic.net          

1445 NW 26th Ave                                                                                   

Portland OR 97210                                                                           

503-916-6295                                                                                            

Attendance Message Line: 503-916-3619     

Please use this number for any call regarding your child missing school. When leaving a message, leave your child's name, teacher's name, and reason for the absence.                      

Early Entry Information
For more information please contact Portland Public Schools Talented and Gifted Department at 503-916-3358, or visit the PPS website here.