Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hartley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartley Elementary School serves the southwest part of Portland, OR, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hartley Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hartley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartley Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartley Elementary School's ranking?
Hartley Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hartley Elementary School?
310 students attend Hartley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hartley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartley Elementary School?
Hartley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hartley Elementary School offer ?
Hartley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartley Elementary School part of?
Hartley Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hartley Elementary School located?
Hartley Elementary School is located in the North Gresham neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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