Orenco Elementary School

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476 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Orenco Elementary School, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, serves the local community as part of the Hillsboro School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing student engagement and collaboration, Orenco Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a holistic educational experience. Orenco Elementary integrates modern teaching practices with a commitment to inclusivity, striving to meet the individual needs of every learner. As a fixture in the Birch Street neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in the Hillsboro area by providing a safe and nurturing space where students are encouraged to become curious, responsible, and lifelong learners.

476

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orenco Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	139
Black	18
Asian	65
Two or More	70
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
179 (37.6 %)
Hispanic
139 (29.2 %)
Two or More
70 (14.7 %)
Asian
65 (13.7 %)
Black
18 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)844-1370
Website:	http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/orenco/Home/tabid/2559/Default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
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 68

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 97