Orenco Elementary School

22550 Nw Birch St
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Orenco Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Orenco Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Orenco Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orenco Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#341 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Orenco Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orenco 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Orenco Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Orenco Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Orenco Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orenco Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #341 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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?
476 students attend Orenco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Orenco Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 4% 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
What school district is Orenco Elementary School part of?
Orenco Elementary School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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