Laurelhurst Elementary School
Tel:
(503)916-6210
- Laurelhurst Elementary School serves 698 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Laurelhurst Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 38%.
Top Placements
Laurelhurst Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Laurelhurst Elementary School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 698 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Laurelhurst Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,191 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laurelhurst Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #29 out of 1191 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 78% | 62% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portland 1j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laurelhurst Elementary School is Grant High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Beverly Cleary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Beverly Cleary School Grades: K-8 | 897 students
0.7 miles
1915 Ne 33rd
Portland, OR 97212
(503)916-6766 0.7 K-8 897 - Portland Grant High School Grades: 9-12 | 1511 students
0.7 miles
2245 Ne 36th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503)916-5160 0.7 9-12 1511 - Portland Da Vinci Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 457 students
1.0 miles
2508 Ne Everett
Portland, OR 97232
(503)916-5356 1.0 6-8 457 - Portland Glencoe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 489 students
1.0 miles
825 Se 51st Ave
Portland, OR 97215
(503)916-6207 1.0 K-5 489 - Portland Mt Tabor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 718 students
1.0 miles
5800 Se Ash St
Portland, OR 97215
(503)916-5646 1.0 6-8 718
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