Enrollment
426
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Witch Hazel Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Witch Hazel Elementary School
Witch Hazel Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 426 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 426 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #164.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% 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): Witch Hazel Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 19.3:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside Witch Hazel Elementary School.
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 Witch Hazel Elementary School compares
Witch Hazel Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes Witch Hazel Elementary School.
$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 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
- 1,563
- 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
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
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 (~426 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Witch Hazel Elementary School a good school?
Witch Hazel Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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