Free Orchards Elementary School

Summary:

Free Orchards Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cornelius, Oregon, serving 377 students in grades K-6 as part of the Hillsboro School District 1J. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in academic achievement, with significant gaps in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grade levels.

Free Orchards Elementary struggles to support the academic success of various student subgroups, with the school's rankings for female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students all falling in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools. The school's overall ranking is also in the bottom half of the state, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools within the Hillsboro district, such as Paul L. Patterson Elementary, which outperformed Free Orchards by a wide margin in 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency.

Despite having a higher per-student spending than the state average and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, Free Orchards Elementary School has not been able to translate these resources into improved academic outcomes for its students. The school's challenges are further highlighted when compared to schools outside the Hillsboro district, such as the Forest Grove Community School, which outperformed Free Orchards in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2499 S Beech
       Cornelius, OR  97113


(503) 844-1140

District: Hillsboro School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
634th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,286 Help


Students who attend Free Orchards Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Evergreen Junior High School
High:    Glencoe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.0%
White:
26.8%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


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Compare Details Free Orchards Elementary School ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 24th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59%), White (26.8%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Free Orchards Elementary School is 17.4, which is the 14th best among 28 elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Free Orchards Elementary School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Free Orchards Elementary School is $20,286, which is the 8th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Hillsboro School District 1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Free Orchards Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Free Orchards Elementary School 634th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Free Orchards Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hillsboro School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro School District 1J 56th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Free Orchards Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Free Orchards Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 53.58 344th 674 49.0%
2011 65.69 221st 695 68.2%
2012 43.30 459th 730 37.1%
2013 35.28 503rd 707 28.9%
2014 26.45 553rd 695 20.4%
2015 36.64 466th 706 34.0%
2016 27.39 540th 697 22.5%
2017 25.78 550th 701 21.5%
2018 28.30 533rd 709 24.8%
2019 26.80 535th 705 24.1%
2022 13.72 643rd 706 8.9%
2023 17.69 610th 706 13.6%
2024 16.10 634th 710 10.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Free Orchards Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.88 72nd 179 59.8%
2019 21.01 94th 97 3.1%
2023 44.51 45th 87 48.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Free Orchards Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.31 201st 481 58.2%
2019 59.47 82nd 303 72.9%
2023 25.16 192nd 231 16.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Free Orchards Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.95 339th 640 47.0%
2019 48.73 288th 597 51.8%
2022 13.73 640th 703 9.0%
2023 26.57 460th 595 22.7%
2024 12.29 517th 523 1.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Free Orchards Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.92 503rd 681 26.1%
2019 25.52 502nd 621 19.2%
2022 13.14 602nd 646 6.8%
2023 20.63 541st 652 17.0%
2024 15.73 592nd 658 10.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Free Orchards Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.46 506th 680 25.6%
2019 28.61 466th 623 25.2%
2022 18.74 571st 654 12.7%
2023 16.63 591st 665 11.1%
2024 21.18 554th 662 16.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Free Orchards Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.53 389th 475 18.1%
2019 23.00 314th 364 13.7%
2022 17.45 326th 339 3.8%
2023 25.47 294th 360 18.3%
2024 22.64 322nd 365 11.8%
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Rank History for White students at Free Orchards Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.86 241st 683 64.7%
2019 57.44 264th 662 60.1%
2022 25.24 535th 666 19.7%
2023 29.04 476th 656 27.4%
2024 29.97 481st 670 28.2%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Open Quote We have been so happy with Free Orchards! I have one child who is a slow learner and they have accommodated him so well. He is caught up and doing great! I have another child who is very smart and a super quick learner. They have kept him challenged and he has learned a lot. We love it at Free Orchards! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Free Orchards Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 183 8 20 225 4 n/a n/a 25 465
2010 185 9 34 243 5 n/a n/a 15 491
2011 189 8 30 263 6 2 9 0 507
2012 181 5 27 262 7 2 7 0 491
2013 169 5 19 267 5 2 8 0 475
2014 181 5 17 257 7 4 10 0 481
2015 171 6 14 230 8 2 7 0 438
2016 158 4 10 217 4 3 9 0 405
2017 133 7 13 223 2 1 9 0 388
2018 129 9 19 213 1 2 11 0 384
2019 127 10 15 200 0 2 11 0 365
2020 118 10 9 215 1 3 9 0 365
2021 82 4 6 214 0 4 9 0 319
2022 103 8 6 204 1 2 11 0 335
2023 115 12 14 209 1 4 22 0 377
2024 103 14 11 227 1 4 25 0 385

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 Free Orchards Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 465 23.2 20.0 55
2010 491 25.5 19.2 56.1
2011 507 25.7 19.7 60.4
2012 491 23.7 20.6 59.9
2013 475 23.2 20.4 60.4
2014 481 22.9 21.0 70.3
2015 438 24.0 18.2 69.9
2016 405 20.0 20.2 69.9
2017 388 20.4 18.9 69.8
2018 384 20.8 18.4 69.8
2019 365 20.1 18.1 86.8
2020 365 18.2 20.0 67.9
2021 319 17.3 18.3 n/a
2022 335 19.4 17.2 n/a
2023 377 19.9 18.8 69
2024 385 22.1 17.4 69.6

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 Free Orchards Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 465 23.2 20.0 55
2010 491 25.5 19.2 56.1
2011 507 25.7 19.7 60.4
2012 491 23.7 20.6 59.9
2013 475 23.2 20.4 60.4
2014 481 22.9 21.0 70.3
2015 438 24.0 18.2 69.9
2016 405 20.0 20.2 69.9
2017 388 20.4 18.9 69.8
2018 384 20.8 18.4 69.8
2019 365 20.1 18.1 86.8
2020 365 18.2 20.0 67.9
2021 319 17.3 18.3 n/a
2022 335 19.4 17.2 n/a
2023 377 19.9 18.8 69
2024 385 22.1 17.4 69.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Free Orchards Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $15,357
2020 n/a n/a $14,999
2021 n/a n/a $16,133
2022 $1,367 (7.4%) $17,199 (92.6%) $18,566
2023 $1,628 (8.0%) $18,658 (92.0%) $20,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Free Orchards 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 535th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 610th of 706 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Free Orchards Elementary School)31.927.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)43.535.7
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Free Orchards Elementary School)40.427.8
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)44.639
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Free Orchards Elementary School)36.719.6
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)47.638
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Free Orchards Elementary School)34.719.6
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)4135.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Free Orchards Elementary School)43.619.4
 24.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)50.242.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Free Orchards Elementary School)21.88.1
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)37.329.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Free Orchards Elementary School)25.513.3
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsboro School District 1J)33.927.6
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Free Orchards Elementary School)44.237
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsboro School District 1J)55.147.1
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Free Orchards Elementary School)2514.8
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsboro School District 1J)4032.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365377
 3.3%
African American1012
 20%
American Indian01
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic200209
 4.5%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White127115
 9.4%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%69%
 17.9%


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Free Orchards Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Free Orchards Elementary School.

Students who attend Free Orchards Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Evergreen Junior High School
High : Glencoe High School

Students at Free Orchards Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 27% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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