Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hartley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartley Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Hartley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartley Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1118 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
55%
26%
Black
9%
3%
White
19%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
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 Hartley Elementary School's ranking?
Hartley Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hartley Elementary School?
313 students attend Hartley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hartley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartley Elementary School?
Hartley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hartley Elementary School offer ?
Hartley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartley Elementary School part of?
Hartley Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hartley Elementary School located?
Hartley Elementary School is located in the North Gresham neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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