Free Orchards Elementary School

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385 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Free Orchards Elementary School, located in Cornelius, Oregon, is part of the Hillsboro School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum supported by dedicated staff who focus on creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for every child.

Beyond its core academics, Free Orchards Elementary is known for being a focal point of the local Cornelius community. The school actively encourages parental and community involvement to enrich the educational experience, hosting various programs and initiatives designed to strengthen the bond between the classroom and the home. By prioritizing collaboration, clear communication, and student engagement, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for its young learners as they navigate their primary education.

385

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Free Orchards Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	238
Black	14
Asian	13
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
238 (61.8%)
White
91 (23.6%)
Two or More
23 (6.0%)
Black
14 (3.6%)
Asian
13 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hillsboro SD 1J
Phone:	(503)844-1140
Website:	http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/freeorchards/Home/tabid/127/Default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 47