Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Findley Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Findley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Findley Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Motto
At Findley Elementary School, our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential through culturally diverse, inquiry-based experiences.
School Mascot
Dragon
School Rankings
Findley Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Findley Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#2 out of 1174 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
54%
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
28%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Findley Elementary School's ranking?
Findley Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Findley Elementary School often compared to?
Findley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacob Wismer Elementary School, Bonny Slope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Findley Elementary School?
559 students attend Findley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Findley Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Findley Elementary School?
Findley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Findley Elementary School offer ?
Findley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Findley Elementary School part of?
Findley Elementary School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
In what neighborhood is Findley Elementary School located?
Findley Elementary School is located in the Bethany neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Bethany.
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