- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cornelius, OR
Free Orchards Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Free Orchards Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301764
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Free Orchards Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cornelius · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Free Orchards Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Free Orchards Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cornelius, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Free Orchards Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 410002301764 · Cornelius, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 20.3:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Century High School (1,563 students)
Free Orchards Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Free Orchards Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Century High S
Century High School
1,563 students
- Glencoe High S
Glencoe High School
1,492 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,459 students
- Hillsboro High
Hillsboro High School
1,327 students
- Evergreen Jr H
Evergreen Jr High School
728 students
- This school 385
Free Orchards Elementary School
385 students
What this shows Free Orchards Elementary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Free Orchards Elementary School compares
Free Orchards Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 23.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Free Orchards Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsboro Sd 1j reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Free Orchards Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Free Orchards Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Free Orchards Elementary School
How many students attend Free Orchards Elementary School?
Free Orchards Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cornelius, OR. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Free Orchards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Free Orchards Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Free Orchards Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Free Orchards Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Free Orchards Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Free Orchards Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Cornelius, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Free Orchards Elementary School?
Free Orchards Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Free Orchards Elementary School rank among public schools in Cornelius?
By Resource Investment Index, Free Orchards Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cornelius, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Free Orchards Elementary School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.