Hayhurst Elementary School

www.pps.net/schools/hayhurst

575 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hayhurst Elementary School, located in the Southwest Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a prominent member of the Portland Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The campus is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hayhurst is known for its emphasis on holistic education and community engagement. The school typically offers a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to support student interests and well-being. By leveraging its location and resources, Hayhurst aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a strong sense of neighborhood identity and support.

575

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayhurst Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	41
Black	26
Asian	12
Two or More	80
American Indian	2

White
411 (71.9 %)
Two or More
80 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (7.2 %)
Black
26 (4.5 %)
Asian
12 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-6300
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/hayhurst
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
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 84

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 27