Glenfair Elementary School

Glenfair Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Portland, Oregon, located at 15300 NE Glisan St. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 432 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. With 30 full-time equivalent teachers, Glenfair Elementary focuses on providing a solid educational foundation for its young learners.

Academically, Glenfair Elementary currently ranks in the 29th percentile among Oregon schools, indicating there is room for growth and improvement. The school’s MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 suggests that while there are challenges to address, the community remains committed to student development. Test scores show that 17% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, and 12% meet proficiency standards in math.

Despite these numbers, Glenfair Elementary is part of a larger educational network within Portland’s urban landscape, where opportunities for support and collaboration exist. The school's setting offers access to various city resources that can enhance the learning experience beyond the classroom walls.

While current test scores at Glenfair Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.