Glenfair Elementary School

15300 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glenfair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenfair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Glenfair Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Glenfair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenfair Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#1160 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Glenfair Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Glenfair Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Glenfair Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glenfair Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenfair Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenfair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenfair Elementary School's ranking?
Glenfair Elementary School is ranked #1160 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Glenfair Elementary School often compared to?
Glenfair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Menlo Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Glenfair Elementary School?
429 students attend Glenfair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Glenfair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenfair Elementary School?
Glenfair Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenfair Elementary School offer ?
Glenfair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glenfair Elementary School part of?
Glenfair Elementary School is part of Reynolds SD 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Glenfair Elementary School located?
Glenfair Elementary School is located in the Glenfair neighborhood of Portland, OR.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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