Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Orenco Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orenco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Orenco Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Orenco Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orenco Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#341 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
6%
3%
White
37%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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 Orenco Elementary School's ranking?
Orenco Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Orenco Elementary School often compared to?
Orenco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quatama Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Orenco Elementary School?
456 students attend Orenco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Orenco Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orenco Elementary School?
Orenco Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orenco Elementary School offer ?
Orenco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orenco Elementary School part of?
Orenco Elementary School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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