North Plains Elementary School

32030 Nw North Ave
North Plains, OR 97133
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-6, North Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

North Plains Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
181 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

North Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Plains Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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)
#327 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Plains Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Plains 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.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Plains 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.
21-39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Plains 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 North Plains Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Plains Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Plains Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Plains Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Plains Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in North Plains 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
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Plains 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 North Plains Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of North Plains 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
27%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Plains 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
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Plains Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Plains Elementary School's ranking?
North Plains Elementary School is ranked #327 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are North Plains Elementary School often compared to?
North Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonny Slope Elementary School, Atfalati Ridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend North Plains Elementary School?
181 students attend North Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of North Plains Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Plains Elementary School offer ?
North Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is North Plains Elementary School part of?
North Plains Elementary School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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