Excellent
#30 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 2% in state
Findley Elementary
Elementary School · Beaverton Sd 48j · Portland, OR
A Beaverton Sd 48j elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4155 NW Saltzman Rd, Portland, OR 97229
- Math 80% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Findley Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 79% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 92% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Findley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$159,863
Median home value
$728,800
Median rent
$1,948/mo
College educated
68.8%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wismer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Bonny Slope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Bethany Village MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Goodtime Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 84 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beaverton Sd 48j
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #3 of 56
- District spending per student
- $15,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Findley Elementary is listed in Beaverton SD 48J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Findley Elementary
Findley Elementary is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Beaverton Sd 48j, serving approximately 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Findley Elementary
What grades does Findley Elementary serve?
Findley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Findley Elementary?
Findley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Findley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Findley Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Findley Elementary rank in OR?
Findley Elementary ranks #30 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Findley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Findley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Findley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Findley Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Findley Elementary a charter school?
No, Findley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Findley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Findley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Findley Elementary?
7.0% of students at Findley Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (503) 356-2100
- Area population (ZIP 97229)
- 75,626
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97229; 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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