- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, OR
Quatama Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Quatama Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301759
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quatama Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #12 of 18
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Quatama Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quatama Elementary School ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Quatama Elementary School grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 410002301759 · Hillsboro, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 19.3:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Century High School (1,563 students)
Quatama Elementary School grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Quatama 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 483
Quatama Elementary School
483 students
What this shows Quatama Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quatama Elementary School compares
Quatama Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 46% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Oregon - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
White 33.9%
Asian 18.1%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Quatama 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 Quatama Elementary School 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quatama 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
Similar elementary schools in Hillsboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quatama Elementary School
How many students attend Quatama Elementary School?
Quatama Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, OR. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quatama Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quatama Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quatama Elementary School?
28.7% of students at Quatama Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quatama Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Quatama Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quatama Elementary School?
Quatama Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Quatama Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Quatama Elementary School ranks #12 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.
What other schools are in Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Quatama 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.