Astor Elementary School vs Glencoe Elementary School

Astor Elementary School and Glencoe Elementary School sit within 7.2 miles of each other in Portland and land at nearly identical overall ratings — Astor at 9.3/10 ranked #19 of 1,226 Oregon schools, Glencoe at 9.3/10 ranked #20 of 1,226. That one-position gap in state rank is effectively a tie at the top, making the meaningful differences elsewhere in each school's profile.

Academically, the gap is concrete: Glencoe Elementary School scores 9.9/10 versus Astor Elementary School's 8.9/10 — a full point difference in tested proficiency. Both schools match exactly on growth, each earning 9.6/10, meaning students at both schools advance at an equivalent pace once enrolled. The academic delta reflects current proficiency levels, not learning trajectory, so families prioritizing absolute test performance will find Glencoe ahead while families focused on year-over-year progress will see no daylight between the two.

The demographic divide is significant. Astor Elementary School enrolls 375 students with 64% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch — a high-poverty-serving school by any measure. Glencoe Elementary School enrolls 372 students with only 21% on free or reduced-price lunch, a 43-percentage-point gap that reflects the economic composition of each school's neighborhood. Astor also provides 3 more students per teacher than Glencoe: a 15.6:1 ratio versus Glencoe's 18.6:1. Families who weigh class size heavily have a clear advantage at Astor.

The grade structure separates the schools in a practical way: Astor Elementary School runs KG–08, covering all of elementary and middle school under one roof, while Glencoe Elementary School serves KG–05 only, meaning Glencoe families will navigate a school transition after fifth grade. Astor's extended grade span can reduce disruption for families who prefer fewer transitions through early adolescence, while Glencoe families should plan for a middle school search in advance.