Below Average
#1007 of 1,226 schools in OR
Hilda Lahti Elementary School
Elementary School · Knappa Sd 4 · Astoria, OR
A Knappa Sd 4 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41535 Old Hwy 30, Astoria, OR 97103
- Math 19% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hilda Lahti Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
51.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilda Lahti 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,017/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Astoria), 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
$75,080
Median home value
$437,900
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Knappa Sd 4
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,464NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilda Lahti Elementary School is listed in Knappa SD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilda Lahti Elementary School
Hilda Lahti Elementary School is a public elementary school in Astoria, OR, part of Knappa Sd 4, serving approximately 306 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilda Lahti Elementary School
What grades does Hilda Lahti Elementary School serve?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilda Lahti Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilda Lahti Elementary School rank in OR?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School ranks #1,007 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Hilda Lahti Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilda Lahti Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hilda Lahti Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hilda Lahti Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilda Lahti Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hilda Lahti Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
51.3% of students at Hilda Lahti 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clatsop County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (503) 458-6162
- Area population (ZIP 97103)
- 17,738
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 97103; 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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