Orenco Elementary School

Summary:

Orenco Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hillsboro, Oregon, serving 476 students in grades K-6. As part of the Hillsboro School District 1J, which is ranked 56 out of 140 school districts in Oregon, Orenco Elementary consistently performs well, ranking in the top half of Oregon elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Orenco Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts, where it has outperformed the district and state averages, and in 3rd grade Mathematics, where it has significantly outperformed the district and state. The school also has a diverse student population, with notable performance among Asian, Hispanic, and special education students, who have all ranked in the top percentiles of Oregon elementary schools for their respective subgroups. Additionally, Orenco Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and a higher per-student spending compared to the district average, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Orenco Elementary School performs well compared to other schools in the Hillsboro School District, with several nearby schools also ranking in the top half of Oregon elementary schools, some nearby schools, such as Brookwood Elementary and Reedville Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance, ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of Oregon elementary schools. Orenco Elementary School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating a stable level of academic performance and a solid educational program for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 22550 NW Birch St
       Hillsboro, OR  97124-6683


(503) 844-1370

District: Hillsboro School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,735 Help


Students who attend Orenco Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    J W Poynter Middle School
High:    Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.8%
Hispanic:
28.7%
Asian:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.8% Help


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Compare Details Orenco Elementary School ranks better than 63.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 12th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Orenco Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.8%), Hispanic (28.7%), Asian (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orenco Elementary School is 18.9. 22 elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orenco Elementary School is $18,735. 19 elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orenco Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orenco Elementary School 260th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Orenco Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hillsboro School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro School District 1J 56th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orenco Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.63 372nd 586 36.5%
2005 29.58 504th 629 19.9%
2006 51.91 355th 636 44.2%
2007 55.11 282nd 652 56.7%
2008 54.22 318th 655 51.5%
2009 76.18 130th 665 80.5%
2010 83.31 69th 674 89.8%
2011 85.57 47th 695 93.2%
2012 77.24 134th 730 81.6%
2013 79.60 113th 707 84.0%
2014 70.75 176th 695 74.7%
2015 73.71 161st 706 77.2%
2016 70.76 181st 697 74.0%
2017 67.65 203rd 701 71.0%
2018 59.36 268th 709 62.2%
2019 65.48 210th 705 70.2%
2022 60.74 231st 706 67.3%
2023 59.02 254th 706 64.0%
2024 57.27 260th 710 63.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.82 122nd 212 42.5%
2019 51.38 29th 61 52.5%
2022 46.65 29th 48 39.6%
2023 57.02 29th 60 51.7%
2024 58.88 23rd 54 57.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.23 351st 481 27.0%
2019 28.75 230th 303 24.1%
2024 77.64 32nd 299 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.54 373rd 640 41.7%
2019 43.73 341st 597 42.9%
2022 61.14 228th 703 67.6%
2023 26.80 459th 595 22.9%
2024 54.01 176th 523 66.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 290th 681 57.4%
2019 59.96 233rd 621 62.5%
2022 58.96 223rd 646 65.5%
2023 60.13 222nd 652 66.0%
2024 52.14 264th 658 59.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.03 236th 680 65.3%
2019 68.05 170th 623 72.7%
2022 61.72 199th 654 69.6%
2023 54.47 263rd 665 60.5%
2024 60.64 212th 662 68.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.53 41st 86 52.3%
2019 61.13 20th 48 58.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.53 146th 475 69.3%
2019 52.59 150th 364 58.8%
2022 55.80 104th 339 69.3%
2023 47.00 155th 360 56.9%
2024 53.01 125th 365 65.8%
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Rank History for White students at Orenco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.68 306th 683 55.2%
2019 63.61 221st 662 66.6%
2022 74.99 133rd 666 80.0%
2023 68.90 176th 656 73.2%
2024 62.56 215th 670 67.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Orenco Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 467 35 95 60 8 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 349 44 54 79 5 n/a n/a 7 538
2003 349 44 54 79 5 n/a n/a 7 538
2004 353 43 57 91 2 n/a n/a 4 550
2005 335 51 66 100 1 n/a n/a 13 566
2006 368 45 58 104 7 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 347 39 62 99 6 n/a n/a 20 573
2008 331 38 56 103 3 n/a n/a 59 590
2009 242 20 45 62 3 n/a n/a 52 424
2010 241 17 62 90 4 n/a n/a 31 445
2011 271 17 72 103 3 3 33 0 502
2012 296 14 74 107 5 4 29 0 529
2013 334 13 80 101 5 4 37 0 574
2014 347 15 72 133 4 4 46 0 621
2015 326 19 72 131 4 3 48 0 603
2016 340 15 90 118 5 6 60 0 634
2017 337 14 93 130 6 4 68 0 652
2018 314 17 90 144 8 4 66 0 643
2019 324 15 96 134 7 5 67 0 648
2020 275 20 79 141 7 5 73 0 600
2021 194 14 78 126 4 5 53 1 475
2022 189 19 58 128 4 8 60 1 467
2023 179 18 65 139 2 3 70 0 476
2024 168 25 65 131 2 3 61 1 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orenco Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 665 28.4 23.4 20.5
2002 538 24.1 22.3 36
2003 538 24.1 22.3 36
2004 550 19.9 27.6 38.5
2005 566 22.3 25.4 38.9
2006 582 24.0 24.3 38
2007 573 28.5 20.1 36.2
2008 590 28.5 20.7 47.5
2009 424 19.4 21.8 37.1
2010 445 19.4 22.8 37.7
2011 502 22.1 22.6 33.3
2012 529 21.1 24.9 33.5
2013 574 22.2 25.8 31.4
2014 621 22.6 27.4 37.2
2015 603 25.0 24.1 34.5
2016 634 29.0 21.8 29.2
2017 652 30.1 21.6 28.2
2018 643 29.6 21.7 29.1
2019 648 28.1 23.0 27.3
2020 600 25.1 23.9 30.2
2021 475 23.5 20.2 n/a
2022 467 23.4 19.8 n/a
2023 476 25.8 18.4 37.4
2024 456 24.1 18.9 45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orenco Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 665 28.4 23.4 20.5
2002 538 24.1 22.3 36
2003 538 24.1 22.3 36
2004 550 19.9 27.6 38.5
2005 566 22.3 25.4 38.9
2006 582 24.0 24.3 38
2007 573 28.5 20.1 36.2
2008 590 28.5 20.7 47.5
2009 424 19.4 21.8 37.1
2010 445 19.4 22.8 37.7
2011 502 22.1 22.6 33.3
2012 529 21.1 24.9 33.5
2013 574 22.2 25.8 31.4
2014 621 22.6 27.4 37.2
2015 603 25.0 24.1 34.5
2016 634 29.0 21.8 29.2
2017 652 30.1 21.6 28.2
2018 643 29.6 21.7 29.1
2019 648 28.1 23.0 27.3
2020 600 25.1 23.9 30.2
2021 475 23.5 20.2 n/a
2022 467 23.4 19.8 n/a
2023 476 25.8 18.4 37.4
2024 456 24.1 18.9 45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orenco Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,903
2020 n/a n/a $13,293
2021 n/a n/a $15,486
2022 $742 (4.2%) $16,783 (95.8%) $17,525
2023 $1,191 (6.4%) $17,544 (93.6%) $18,735

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orenco Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 254th of 706 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orenco Elementary School)61.344.3
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)43.535.7
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orenco Elementary School)63.452.4
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)44.639
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orenco Elementary School)50.653.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)47.638
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orenco Elementary School)42.546.4
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)4135.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orenco Elementary School)54.942.1
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)50.242.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orenco Elementary School)3732.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)37.329.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Orenco Elementary School)45.729.3
 16.4%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsboro School District 1J)33.927.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orenco Elementary School)61.144.1
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)55.147.1
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orenco Elementary School)5035.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)4032.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students648476
 26.5%
African American1518
 20%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian9665
 32.3%
Hispanic134139
 3.7%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White324179
 44.8%
Two or More Races6770
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%37.4%
 10.1%


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Students at Orenco Elementary School are 37% White, 29% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Students who attend Orenco Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : J W Poynter Middle School
High : Liberty High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended Orenco Elementary School.

Orenco Elementary School ranks 260th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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