Orenco Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Orenco Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Orenco Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orenco Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Orenco Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
4%
2%
White
41%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #266 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Orenco Elementary School?
467 students attend Orenco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Orenco Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orenco Elementary School?
Orenco Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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