Findley Elementary

Summary:

Findley Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school located in Portland, Oregon, within the Beaverton School District. With 527 students enrolled, the school serves grades K-5 and has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state of Oregon.

Findley Elementary consistently outperforms the Beaverton School District and the state of Oregon in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.6% of 3rd graders, 74.4% of 4th graders, and 83.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 50.9%, 57.7%, and 62%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is even more impressive, with 89.2% of 3rd graders, 74.4% of 4th graders, and 82.6% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the district averages of 52.7%, 53.5%, and 48.3%. Findley Elementary has been ranked among the top 1-8 elementary schools in Oregon for the past several years, with a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing the school in the top 1-2% of all elementary schools in the state.

While Findley Elementary outperforms the Beaverton School District and the state of Oregon as a whole, it is not the only high-performing school in the area. Several nearby schools, such as Cedar Mill Elementary, Sato Elementary, and Bonny Slope Elementary, also rank among the top elementary schools in the state and demonstrate strong academic performance. Findley Elementary's spending per student ($15,152 in 2021-2022) is on par with the nearby schools, suggesting that the school's exceptional performance is not solely due to higher funding levels.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4155 NW Saltzman Rd
       Portland, OR  97229-2433


(503) 356-2100

District: Beaverton School District 48J

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,301 Help


Students who attend Findley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tumwater Middle School
High:    Sunset High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
53.7%
White:
28.3%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Findley Elementary ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.32. (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 Racial makeup is: Asian (53.7%), White (28.3%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Findley Elementary is 20.1. 33 elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Findley Elementary is $15,301. 31 elementary schools in the Beaverton School District 48J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Findley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Findley Elementary 8th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Findley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Beaverton School District 48J:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaverton School District 48J 19th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Findley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.41 10th 586 98.3%
2005 85.57 25th 629 96.0%
2006 85.55 11th 636 98.3%
2007 92.19 13th 652 98.0%
2008 90.78 8th 655 98.8%
2009 89.88 8th 665 98.8%
2010 89.52 7th 674 99.0%
2011 91.75 4th 695 99.4%
2012 94.16 14th 730 98.1%
2013 95.68 4th 707 99.4%
2014 95.57 3rd 695 99.6%
2015 98.16 3rd 706 99.6%
2016 98.87 1st 697 99.9%
2017 97.74 5th 701 99.3%
2018 98.50 2nd 709 99.7%
2019 99.49 1st 705 99.9%
2022 99.51 1st 706 99.9%
2023 99.19 3rd 706 99.6%
2024 98.32 8th 710 98.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.14 1st 179 99.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.28 9th 481 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.55 1st 703 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.70 2nd 681 99.7%
2019 98.55 1st 621 99.8%
2022 99.09 1st 646 99.8%
2023 99.33 1st 652 99.8%
2024 97.28 8th 658 98.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.08 1st 680 99.9%
2022 99.32 1st 654 99.8%
2023 97.61 9th 665 98.6%
2024 97.89 10th 662 98.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.72 1st 48 97.9%
2022 89.71 1st 39 97.4%
2023 94.02 1st 39 97.4%
2024 89.10 3rd 41 92.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.42 7th 475 98.5%
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Rank History for White students at Findley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.61 10th 683 98.5%
2019 96.77 3rd 662 99.5%
2022 97.88 4th 666 99.4%
2023 92.03 30th 656 95.4%
2024 86.92 63rd 670 90.6%
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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.

Findley Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, January 14, 2019

Open Quote This school had incredibly positive teachers, wonderful kids and an all around great experience. Each teacher would do all they could for you to do well academically and socially, and all my friends I have today I made at this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Findley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 439 5 122 11 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1999 561 10 202 13 1 n/a n/a 0 787
2000 632 9 248 19 0 n/a n/a 0 908
2001 648 10 292 22 0 n/a n/a 0 972
2002 366 8 168 7 2 n/a n/a 29 580
2003 366 8 168 7 2 n/a n/a 29 580
2004 365 10 207 12 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2005 397 9 237 12 3 n/a n/a 25 683
2006 428 18 331 21 4 n/a n/a 0 802
2007 436 9 362 11 1 n/a n/a 46 865
2008 439 12 360 15 2 n/a n/a 48 876
2009 380 12 385 14 2 n/a n/a 42 835
2010 359 13 385 26 3 n/a n/a 17 803
2011 336 10 396 30 1 1 32 0 806
2012 336 9 406 35 1 1 35 0 823
2013 327 8 425 33 2 1 40 0 836
2014 292 5 431 25 2 0 49 0 804
2015 279 4 444 33 2 0 56 0 818
2016 268 3 467 33 2 0 54 0 827
2017 248 6 442 31 1 0 50 0 778
2018 214 5 429 30 4 1 43 0 726
2019 204 5 400 29 5 1 41 0 685
2020 183 7 375 31 2 1 41 0 640
2021 128 10 329 32 2 0 39 0 540
2022 138 12 253 34 1 1 37 0 476
2023 155 11 281 34 2 1 42 1 527
2024 158 9 300 37 6 1 47 1 559

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 Findley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 578 24.5 23.6 1.9
1999 787 33.8 23.3 4.3
2000 908 41.8 21.7 3.2
2001 972 43.3 22.4 4
2002 580 24.5 23.7 5.8
2003 580 24.5 23.7 5.8
2004 595 24.5 24.3 5
2005 683 29.0 23.6 4.4
2006 802 34.0 23.6 3.5
2007 865 45.8 18.9 2.6
2008 876 43.5 20.1 2.3
2009 835 39.0 21.4 3.3
2010 803 37.5 21.4 3.9
2011 806 37.4 21.5 4.5
2012 823 36.0 22.8 4.1
2013 836 33.2 25.1 3
2014 804 33.5 23.9 1.6
2015 818 37.0 22.1 5.5
2016 827 39.0 21.2 5.6
2017 778 39.1 19.8 2.3
2018 726 37.4 19.4 5.5
2019 685 34.2 20.0 5.5
2020 640 30.0 21.3 5.6
2021 540 25.7 20.9 n/a
2022 476 24.2 19.6 n/a
2023 527 25.8 20.3 5.7
2024 559 27.7 20.1 7

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 Findley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 578 24.5 23.6 1.9
1999 787 33.8 23.3 4.3
2000 908 41.8 21.7 3.2
2001 972 43.3 22.4 4
2002 580 24.5 23.7 5.8
2003 580 24.5 23.7 5.8
2004 595 24.5 24.3 5
2005 683 29.0 23.6 4.4
2006 802 34.0 23.6 3.5
2007 865 45.8 18.9 2.6
2008 876 43.5 20.1 2.3
2009 835 39.0 21.4 3.3
2010 803 37.5 21.4 3.9
2011 806 37.4 21.5 4.5
2012 823 36.0 22.8 4.1
2013 836 33.2 25.1 3
2014 804 33.5 23.9 1.6
2015 818 37.0 22.1 5.5
2016 827 39.0 21.2 5.6
2017 778 39.1 19.8 2.3
2018 726 37.4 19.4 5.5
2019 685 34.2 20.0 5.5
2020 640 30.0 21.3 5.6
2021 540 25.7 20.9 n/a
2022 476 24.2 19.6 n/a
2023 527 25.8 20.3 5.7
2024 559 27.7 20.1 7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Findley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,742
2020 n/a n/a $12,409
2021 n/a n/a $13,073
2022 n/a $15,152 (100.0%) $15,152
2023 $752 (4.9%) $14,549 (95.1%) $15,301

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Findley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1st of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 3rd of 706 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Findley Elementary)93.284.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)61.454.8
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Findley Elementary)94.987.5
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)63.256.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Findley Elementary)91.183.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)65.158
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Findley Elementary)90.477.4
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)5952
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Findley Elementary)9591.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaverton School District 48J)6859.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Findley Elementary)87.992.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaverton School District 48J)52.447.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Findley Elementary)80.983.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Beaverton School District 48J)46.642.2
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students685527
 23.1%
African American511
 120%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian400281
 29.8%
Hispanic2934
 17.2%
Pacific Islander11
White204155
 24%
Two or More Races4142
 2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.5%5.7%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Findley Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended Findley Elementary.

Yes! Findley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 710 Oregon elementary schools.

Students at Findley Elementary are 54% Asian, 28% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Findley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tumwater Middle School
High : Sunset High School


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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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