Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Portland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portland Elementary School serves the northeast part of the Portland, AR school district, covering an attendance area of approximately 144.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 13.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portland Elementary School's student population of 136 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Portland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portland Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
13%
19%
White
57%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portland Elementary School's ranking?
Portland Elementary School is ranked #550 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Portland Elementary School often compared to?
Portland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossett Elementary School, Noble Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Portland Elementary School?
136 students attend Portland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Portland Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portland Elementary School?
Portland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Portland Elementary School offer ?
Portland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portland Elementary School part of?
Portland Elementary School is part of Hamburg School District.
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