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#574 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 47% in state

Echo Shaw Elementary School

Elementary School · Forest Grove SD 15

914 S Linden St, Cornelius, OR 97113

Enrollment

394

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Oregon schools

#574 of 1,226

In Cornelius

#1 of 3

public schools

In district

#3 of 10

Forest Grove SD 15

School environment

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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6.5/10

Elementary School in Cornelius · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Echo Shaw Elementary School

Echo Shaw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cornelius, OR, part of Forest Grove SD 15. Echo Shaw Elementary School serves approximately 394 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Echo Shaw Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 1,226 schools in OR.

Structured state assessment records for Echo Shaw Elementary School show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • OR avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Echo Shaw Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

31% of students at Echo Shaw Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.8% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,916
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Echo Shaw Elementary School — Students at Echo Shaw Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

64.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OR OSAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 42.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
31.8% (2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency 47.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (2025 OSAS)

Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
18.8%
ELA
23.7%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Echo Shaw Elementary School Compares

See how Echo Shaw Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
53th percentile in OR
Academic
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
9.0/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
65%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
30.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

914 S Linden St, Cornelius, OR 97113

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Echo Shaw Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Paul L Patterson Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Hillsboro), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dilley Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Forest Grove), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Forest Grove Community School (rated 7.9/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Forest Grove), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cornelius, see our Cornelius schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi
School Distance Rating
SWALLOWTAIL SCHOOL Cornelius 0.2 mi 7.7
Fern Hill Elementary School Forest Grove 0.5 mi 6.5
Cornelius Elementary School Cornelius 0.8 mi 4.2
Neil Armstrong Middle School Forest Grove 0.7 mi 4.8
Free Orchards Elementary School Cornelius 1.0 mi 3.2
Joseph Gale Elementary School Forest Grove 1.5 mi 3.7
CREATE Forest Grove 1.8 mi
EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY AT PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Forest Grove 2.3 mi 6.2
Forest Grove Community School Forest Grove 2.5 mi 7.9
Harvey Clarke Elementary School Forest Grove 2.8 mi 5.7
Forest Grove High School Forest Grove 3.2 mi 4.5
Tom McCall Upper Elementary Forest Grove 3.2 mi 6.0
Dilley Elementary School Forest Grove 3.5 mi 8.2
W Verne McKinney Elementary School Hillsboro 3.5 mi 6.7
ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hillsboro 3.6 mi 7.2
Glencoe High School Hillsboro 3.9 mi 4.9
Paul L Patterson Elementary School Hillsboro 4.1 mi 8.7
Hillsboro Online Academy Hillsboro 3.9 mi 5.5
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL Banks 5.8 mi 5.6
Evergreen Jr High School Hillsboro 4.5 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97113 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,131

Median Home Value

$434,100

Median Rent

$1,457/mo

Population

15,621

College Educated

17.8%

Homeownership

74.1%

Avg Commute

30.1 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

37.7

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Fern Hill Elementary School Forest Grove, OR 6.5
Lincoln Elementary School Corvallis, OR 6.5
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Rigler Elementary School Portland, OR 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Echo Shaw Elementary School

What grades does Echo Shaw Elementary School serve?

Echo Shaw Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Echo Shaw Elementary School?

Echo Shaw Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Echo Shaw Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Echo Shaw Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Echo Shaw Elementary School rank in OR?

Echo Shaw Elementary School ranks #574 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Echo Shaw Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Echo Shaw Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Echo Shaw Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Echo Shaw Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Echo Shaw Elementary School a charter school?

No, Echo Shaw Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Echo Shaw Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Echo Shaw Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Echo Shaw Elementary School?

64.5% of students at Echo Shaw 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Free/Reduced Lunch
64.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%

District

Forest Grove SD 15
District Enrollment
5,788
Schools in District
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,916
District Rank
#3 of 10

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