Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-3, A C Houghton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
A C Houghton Elementary School's student population of 223 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
A C Houghton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A C Houghton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#931 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
54%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
43%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A C Houghton Elementary School's ranking?
A C Houghton Elementary School is ranked #931 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend A C Houghton Elementary School?
223 students attend A C Houghton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of A C Houghton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A C Houghton Elementary School?
A C Houghton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does A C Houghton Elementary School offer ?
A C Houghton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A C Houghton Elementary School part of?
A C Houghton Elementary School is part of Morrow SD 1 School District.
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