Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Orenco Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orenco Elementary School serves the southeast part of Hillsboro, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orenco Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Orenco Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orenco Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#353 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Orca
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orenco Elementary School's ranking?
Orenco Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Orenco Elementary School often compared to?
Orenco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quatama Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Orenco Elementary School?
450 students attend Orenco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Orenco Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orenco Elementary School?
Orenco Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orenco Elementary School offer ?
Orenco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orenco Elementary School part of?
Orenco Elementary School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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