Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hayhurst Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hayhurst Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayhurst Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayhurst Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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
#62 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
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 Hayhurst Elementary School's ranking?
Hayhurst Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Hayhurst Elementary School often compared to?
Hayhurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridlemile Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hayhurst Elementary School?
562 students attend Hayhurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hayhurst Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayhurst Elementary School?
Hayhurst Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayhurst Elementary School offer ?
Hayhurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hayhurst Elementary School part of?
Hayhurst Elementary School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Hayhurst Elementary School located?
Hayhurst Elementary School is located in the Hayhurst neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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