Menlo Park Elementary School

12900 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Menlo Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Menlo Park Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#726 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
31%
36%
44%
6-9%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
13%
3%
White
32%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.78
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
20%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Menlo Park Elementary School's ranking?
Menlo Park Elementary School is ranked #726 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Menlo Park Elementary School often compared to?
Menlo Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenfair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Menlo Park Elementary School?
362 students attend Menlo Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Menlo Park Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Menlo Park Elementary School?
Menlo Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Menlo Park Elementary School offer ?
Menlo Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Menlo Park Elementary School part of?
Menlo Park Elementary School is part of David Douglas School District 40.
In what neighborhood is Menlo Park Elementary School located?
Menlo Park Elementary School is located in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Hazelwood.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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