Witch Hazel Elementary School

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426 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Witch Hazel Elementary School is a public school located in Hillsboro, Oregon, and is part of the Hillsboro School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population. The school serves a community that values collaborative education, often engaging families to help bridge the gap between home and classroom learning.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating programs that encourage critical thinking and creativity. Beyond core subjects, Witch Hazel frequently emphasizes early childhood literacy and bilingual opportunities, reflecting the demographic diversity of the Hillsboro area. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on equitable access to resources, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

426

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Witch Hazel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	279
Black	28
Asian	13
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
279 (65.6%)
White
80 (18.8%)
Black
28 (6.6%)
Two or More
24 (5.6%)
Asian
13 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)844-1610
Website:	http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/witchhazel/HomePortada/tabid/1858/Default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
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 48

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Witch Hazel Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Witch Hazel Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	52.6%
Male	201	47.2%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)