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Portland Elementary School

Summary:

Portland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Portland, AR, with an enrollment of 130 students. The school is part of the Hamburg School District, which is ranked 170 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Portland Elementary School faces significant challenges, with lower proficiency rates compared to the state average across most subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 30% in Math, 31.6% in Reading, and 28.4% in Science, all below the state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its ranking has fluctuated between 263 and 305 out of around 500 schools in recent years. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.45% to 79.19% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

While the school's performance has declined over the years, the nearby Noble Elementary and Allbritton Elementary schools in the Hamburg School District also have similar low performance and rankings, suggesting that the district as a whole may be facing challenges. However, the Eudora Elementary School, which is in a different district, has significantly higher test scores and a higher ranking, indicating that district-level factors may play a role in a school's performance. Despite the school's challenges, the higher-than-average spending per student may indicate that the school has access to resources that could be leveraged to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 314 Hwy 160 E
       Portland, AR  71663

(870) 737-4333

District: Hamburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
296th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,547 Help


Students who attend Portland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hamburg Middle School
High:    Hamburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
Hispanic:
29.2%
African American:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Portland Elementary School ranks worse than 59.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Portland Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), Hispanic (29.2%), African American (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Portland Elementary School is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Portland Elementary School is $11,547.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Portland Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hamburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamburg School District 170th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Portland Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 88.61 17th 411 95.9%
2006 80.03 52nd 402 87.1%
2007 82.16 50th 440 88.6%
2008 75.98 81st 439 81.5%
2009 78.28 73rd 445 83.6%
2010 74.35 90th 457 80.3%
2011 63.63 189th 471 59.9%
2012 69.64 137th 468 70.7%
2013 44.79 317th 476 33.4%
2014 61.29 186th 471 60.5%
2015 46.22 243rd 466 47.9%
2016 66.37 140th 494 71.7%
2017 54.87 220th 485 54.6%
2018 60.70 193rd 480 59.8%
2019 85.44 44th 488 91.0%
2021 48.55 283rd 496 42.9%
2022 51.35 263rd 487 46.0%
2023 46.50 305th 492 38.0%
2024 42.75 296th 497 40.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Portland Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Portland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 79 58 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1989 77 62 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1990 67 61 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1991 69 60 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1992 74 47 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1993 85 52 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1994 81 52 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1995 101 51 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1996 101 51 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1997 93 49 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1998 96 44 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1999 84 37 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2000 94 33 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2001 89 33 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2002 103 17 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2003 103 17 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2004 140 20 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2005 136 19 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 149 17 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2007 134 22 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2008 149 19 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2009 148 18 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2010 145 20 0 20 0 0 0 0 185
2011 133 19 0 21 0 0 0 0 173
2012 113 23 0 19 0 0 0 0 155
2013 102 25 0 22 0 1 1 0 151
2014 105 21 0 23 0 0 2 0 151
2015 107 14 0 22 0 0 2 0 145
2016 98 20 0 23 0 0 2 0 143
2017 97 33 0 26 0 0 1 0 157
2018 82 34 0 28 0 0 3 0 147
2019 78 30 1 28 0 0 3 0 140
2020 68 38 0 34 0 0 5 0 145
2021 71 37 0 35 0 0 6 0 149
2022 76 29 0 35 0 0 5 0 145
2023 63 23 0 38 0 0 6 0 130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Portland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 144 9.0 16.0 n/a
1989 147 9.0 16.3 n/a
1990 135 13.0 10.3 70.4
1991 139 8.3 16.7 64.7
1992 128 9.3 13.7 63.3
1993 149 10.1 14.8 73.8
1994 140 10.1 13.9 59.3
1995 155 10.2 15.2 67.7
1996 155 10.2 15.2 67.7
1997 145 10.5 13.8 62.1
1998 149 10.5 14.2 53.7
1999 130 7.4 17.6 70.8
2000 133 6.0 22.2 65.4
2001 130 7.0 18.6 63.1
2002 126 10.0 12.6 87.3
2003 126 10.0 12.6 87.3
2004 173 9.0 19.2 69.9
2005 169 9.0 18.8 65.7
2006 185 10.0 18.5 90.8
2007 175 13.0 13.5 97.7
2008 191 14.0 13.6 98.4
2009 187 13.0 14.4 98.4
2010 185 13.2 13.2 98.4
2011 173 11.5 14.9 98.3
2012 155 10.0 15.3 64.5
2013 151 9.6 15.5 73.5
2014 151 9.8 15.3 60.9
2015 145 11.0 13.1 66.2
2016 143 10.0 14.3 61.5
2017 157 11.8 13.2 33.8
2018 147 9.8 14.8 25.2
2019 140 8.5 16.4 67.9
2020 145 8.5 16.9 78.6
2021 149 8.7 16.9 79.2
2022 145 9.6 15.0 63.4
2023 130 8.6 15.0 70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Portland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 144 9.0 16.0 n/a
1989 147 9.0 16.3 n/a
1990 135 13.0 10.3 70.4
1991 139 8.3 16.7 64.7
1992 128 9.3 13.7 63.3
1993 149 10.1 14.8 73.8
1994 140 10.1 13.9 59.3
1995 155 10.2 15.2 67.7
1996 155 10.2 15.2 67.7
1997 145 10.5 13.8 62.1
1998 149 10.5 14.2 53.7
1999 130 7.4 17.6 70.8
2000 133 6.0 22.2 65.4
2001 130 7.0 18.6 63.1
2002 126 10.0 12.6 87.3
2003 126 10.0 12.6 87.3
2004 173 9.0 19.2 69.9
2005 169 9.0 18.8 65.7
2006 185 10.0 18.5 90.8
2007 175 13.0 13.5 97.7
2008 191 14.0 13.6 98.4
2009 187 13.0 14.4 98.4
2010 185 13.2 13.2 98.4
2011 173 11.5 14.9 98.3
2012 155 10.0 15.3 64.5
2013 151 9.6 15.5 73.5
2014 151 9.8 15.3 60.9
2015 145 11.0 13.1 66.2
2016 143 10.0 14.3 61.5
2017 157 11.8 13.2 33.8
2018 147 9.8 14.8 25.2
2019 140 8.5 16.4 67.9
2020 145 8.5 16.9 78.6
2021 149 8.7 16.9 79.2
2022 145 9.6 15.0 63.4
2023 130 8.6 15.0 70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Portland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,207 (10.5%) $10,340 (89.5%) $11,547

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Portland Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 305th of 492 Elementary schools
 53%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Portland Elementary School)91.755.5
 36.2%
   3rd Grade English (Hamburg School District)76.959.8
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Portland Elementary School)79.155.5
 23.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Hamburg School District)6053.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Portland Elementary School)62.527.8
 34.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Hamburg School District)35.430
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Portland Elementary School)5027.8
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hamburg School District)3027.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Portland Elementary School)10085.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade English (Hamburg School District)64.875.7
 10.9%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Portland Elementary School)81.838.1
 43.7%
   4th Grade Math (Hamburg School District)51.155.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Portland Elementary School)90.919.1
 71.8%
   4th Grade Science (Hamburg School District)45.335.9
 9.4%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Portland Elementary School)9152.3
 38.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Hamburg School District)36.745.6
 8.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Portland Elementary School)82.477.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade English (Hamburg School District)70.469.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Portland Elementary School)47.127.8
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Hamburg School District)52.641.6
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Portland Elementary School)5322.3
 30.7%
   5th Grade Science (Hamburg School District)31.127.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Portland Elementary School)52.927.8
 25.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Hamburg School District)30.327.4
 2.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students140130
 7.1%
African American3023
 23.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2838
 35.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7863
 19.2%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.9%70%
 2.1%

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Students who attend Portland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamburg Middle School
High : Hamburg High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Portland Elementary School.

Portland Elementary School ranks 296th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Portland Elementary School are 48% White, 29% Hispanic, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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