Groner K-8

23405 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97123

schools.hsd.k12.or.us/groner/Home/tabid/626/Default.aspx

154 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Groner K-8, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, is a unique school within the Hillsboro School District that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. By housing both elementary and middle school levels on one campus, the school aims to foster a tight-knit, continuous learning environment where students can build long-term relationships with both peers and staff. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development to ensure that students are well-prepared for the transition to high school.

The school is known for its strong community culture and focus on student engagement. As a K-8 facility, Groner provides unique opportunities for mentorship, such as older students working with younger ones, which helps build a sense of responsibility and school pride. Located in a semi-rural setting along SW Scholls Ferry Road, the school often leverages its environment to provide a focused and supportive atmosphere, prioritizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding Hillsboro community.

154

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Groner K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
97 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
49 (31.8 %)
Two or More
5 (3.2 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hillsboro SD 1J
Phone:	(503)844-1600
Website:	http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/groner/Home/tabid/626/Default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 18

Grade 8 13