Below Average
#943 of 1,036 schools in AR
Portland Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamburg School District · Portland, AR
A Hamburg School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
314 HWY 160 E, Portland, AR 71663
- Math 38% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Portland Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Portland Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average518/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,833
Median home value
$64,900
Median rent
$620/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allbritton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 273 | Compare → |
| Noble Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–2 | Not available | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hamburg School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portland Elementary School is listed in HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portland Elementary School
Portland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, AR, part of Hamburg School District, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #943 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portland Elementary School
What grades does Portland Elementary School serve?
Portland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Portland Elementary School?
Portland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portland Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Portland Elementary School rank in AR?
Portland Elementary School ranks #943 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Portland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Portland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Portland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portland Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Portland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Portland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Portland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portland Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Portland Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ashley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (870) 737-4333
- Area population (ZIP 71663)
- 507
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71663; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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