Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Free Orchards 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Free Orchards Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Free Orchards 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 Free Orchards Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1094 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
59%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
27%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
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 Free Orchards Elementary School's ranking?
Free Orchards Elementary School is ranked #1094 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Free Orchards Elementary School often compared to?
Free Orchards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Shaw Elementary School, Cornelius Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Free Orchards Elementary School?
385 students attend Free Orchards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Free Orchards Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Free Orchards Elementary School?
Free Orchards Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Free Orchards Elementary School offer ?
Free Orchards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Free Orchards Elementary School part of?
Free Orchards Elementary School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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