Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hilda Lahti 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilda Lahti Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilda Lahti 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 Hilda Lahti Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
85%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilda Lahti Elementary School's ranking?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School is ranked #990 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Hilda Lahti Elementary School often compared to?
Hilda Lahti Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astoria Middle School, Astor Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
306 students attend Hilda Lahti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hilda Lahti Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hilda Lahti Elementary School offer ?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hilda Lahti Elementary School part of?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School is part of Knappa SD 4 School District.
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