Enrollment
105
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, OR
Groner K-8
Federal NCES profile for Groner K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301203
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groner K-8 earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 18
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Groner K-8 has class sizes smaller than 97% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groner K-8 ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groner K-8 compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Groner K-8
Groner K-8 is a small elementary school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 105 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Groner K-8 is leaner than roughly 97% of Oregon schools and 54% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 105 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hillsboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Quatama Elementary School (483 students): Groner K-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.1:1 vs 19.3:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside Groner K-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Groner K-8 compares
Groner K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 54% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Oregon - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$15,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Groner K-8 is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes Groner K-8.
$15,087
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Groner K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groner K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Hillsboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Quatama Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Orenco Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 18:1 students per teacher
Witch Hazel Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
City View Charter School
Standard public school
409 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Imlay Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~105 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Groner K-8
How many students attend Groner K-8?
Groner K-8 has 105 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groner K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Groner K-8 is 8.1:1, which is 54% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Groner K-8?
30.5% of students at Groner K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groner K-8?
The largest demographic group at Groner K-8 is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groner K-8?
Groner K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Groner K-8 rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Groner K-8 ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Groner K-8 a good school?
Groner K-8 earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Groner K-8, 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.
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