- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsboro, OR
Witch Hazel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Witch Hazel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301202
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Witch Hazel Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #17 of 18
- elementary schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Witch Hazel Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Witch Hazel Elementary School ranks #17 of 18 elementary schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Witch Hazel Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 410002301202 · Hillsboro, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 15.8:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Century High School (1,563 students)
Witch Hazel Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Witch Hazel 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 426
Witch Hazel Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Witch Hazel Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Witch Hazel Elementary School compares
Witch Hazel 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 18.8%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Witch Hazel 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 Witch Hazel 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Witch Hazel 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.
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
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Witch Hazel Elementary School
How many students attend Witch Hazel Elementary School?
Witch Hazel Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsboro, OR. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Witch Hazel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Witch Hazel Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Witch Hazel Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Witch Hazel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Witch Hazel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Witch Hazel Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Witch Hazel Elementary School?
Witch Hazel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Witch Hazel Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Witch Hazel Elementary School ranks #17 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 Witch Hazel 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.