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Glenfair Elementary School

15300 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
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Tel: (503) 491-2720
www.reynolds.k12.or.us
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Glenfair Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Top 1% in OR)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenfair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

School Overview

Glenfair Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Glenfair Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
17%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
21%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
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Hispanic
40%
25%
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Black
18%
2%
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White
20%
60%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
Diversity Score
0.76
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Reynolds School District 7
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenfair Elementary School's ranking?

Glenfair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).

How many students attend Glenfair Elementary School?

410 students attend Glenfair Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Glenfair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenfair Elementary School?

Glenfair Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.

What grades does Glenfair Elementary School offer ?

Glenfair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Glenfair Elementary School part of?

Glenfair Elementary School is part of Reynolds School District 7.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 21% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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