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Portland Elementary School

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Portland Elementary School ranks 290 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

290^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Portland Elementary School is a small, rural school in Portland, Arkansas, serving 136 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hamburg School District, where 75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Portland Elementary stands out for its strong math performance, particularly in 3rd grade, where 61.1% of students are proficient—15.6 percentage points above the state average and more than double the rate at nearby Allbritton Elementary School. However, the school shows a dramatic "Jekyll and Hyde" pattern: while 3rd graders excel across all subjects, 4th and 5th graders struggle significantly, with only 21.4% proficient in 4th-grade math and 23.5% in 5th-grade English Language Arts. This inconsistency suggests that success may be tied to specific teachers or strategies in 3rd grade that aren't replicated in upper grades. Historically, the school was a top performer, ranking in the top 10% of Arkansas elementary schools in 2019, but has since declined to a 2-star rating, though recent data hints at stabilization.

Despite spending $13,613 per student—higher than the state average and Allbritton Elementary's $11,560—results are mixed. Portland outperforms its district in math and science but lags behind the state in most subjects. Compared to nearby schools, it is a bright spot within the Hamburg School District, ranking higher than Noble Elementary and Allbritton Elementary, and roughly on par with Eudora Elementary in the Lakeside School District. The school's ability to achieve above-state-average math results despite serving a high-poverty population is commendable, but the lack of consistent performance across grades indicates a need for sustainable, school-wide improvements.

136

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,613

Per pupil spending ?

75%

Free/discounted lunch ?

314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663

(870) 737-4333

District: Hamburg School District

Students who attend Portland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hamburg Middle School
High:	Hamburg High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.4%

Hispanic:

27.2%

African American:

12.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 41st in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 31 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg31%

Arkansas avg42%

290^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 31 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to bottom 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Hamburg School District

188^th of 251Hamburg School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	43.2	290 of 491	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.5	340 of 495	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	296 of 497	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.5	305 of 492	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.4	263 of 487	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.6	283 of 496	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	85.4	44 of 488	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	60.7	193 of 480	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.9	220 of 485	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.4	140 of 494	71.7%	★★★★☆
2015	46.2	243 of 466	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.3	186 of 471	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.8	317 of 476	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	69.6	137 of 468	70.7%	★★★★☆
2011	63.6	189 of 471	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.3	90 of 457	80.3%	★★★★☆
2009	78.3	73 of 445	83.6%	★★★★☆
2008	76.0	81 of 439	81.5%	★★★★☆
2007	82.2	50 of 440	88.6%	★★★★☆
2006	80.0	52 of 402	87.1%	★★★★☆
2005	88.6	17 of 411	95.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics49%+5 vs state

English Language Arts35%-5 vs state

Reading35%-6 vs state

Science35%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)				ATLAS Reading (2026)				ATLAS Mathematics (2026)				ATLAS Science (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Portland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	314 Hwy 160 E	Portland	71663	Ashley County	Hamburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 737-4333	136	8	17.0	75.0%	78 (57.4%)	17 (12.5%)	37 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	43.2	290^th of 491 public elementary schools	40.9%		35.5	340^th of 495 public elementary schools	31.3%	50	50.0	28.6	23.5	34.7	38.9	28.6	35.3	34.7	61.1	21.4	58.8	48.9	50.0	28.6	23.5	34.7	$13,613	$1,616	$11,997
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 South Lakeshore Drive	Lake Village	71653	Chicot County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Chicot)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 265-2906	292	21	14.0	100.0%	19 (6.5%)	238 (81.5%)	29 (9.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	24.3	401^st of 491 public elementary schools	18.3%		18.9	416^th of 495 public elementary schools	16.0%	15	39.3	29.1	21.3	28.5	42.8	27.5	25.5	29.9	25.0	25.9	40.5	30.6	35.7	22.6	25.6	26.2	$15,179	$3,102	$12,076
Eudora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1110 South Lakeshore Drive	Lake Village	71653	Chicot County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Chicot)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 355-6040	83	8	9.9	100.0%	5 (6.0%)	68 (81.9%)	7 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	28.1	386^th of 491 public elementary schools	21.4%		50.3	255^th of 495 public elementary schools	48.5%	131	33.4			33.4	27.8			27.8	44.4			44.4	22.2			22.2	$23,724	$5,657	$18,067
Noble Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	210 S Bartlett St	Hamburg	71646	Ashley County	Hamburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 853-2836	416	26	16.2	68.8%	265 (63.7%)	81 (19.5%)	58 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)								(n/a)																	$15,956	$2,452	$13,504
Allbritton Elementary School	Public	3-5	119 Allbritton Drive	Hamburg	71646	Ashley County	Hamburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 853-2820	293	17	17.0	64.2%	197 (67.2%)	55 (18.8%)	35 (11.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	26.4	394^th of 491 public elementary schools	19.8%		28.6	372^nd of 495 public elementary schools	24.8%	22	26.1	27.1	29.8	27.6	24.0	26.2	33.0	27.6	23.1	44.8	41.5	36.8	25.3	29.9	32.9	29.4	$11,560	$2,143	$9,417

Frequently Asked Questions about Portland Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Portland Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Portland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamburg Middle School
High : Hamburg High School

How many students attend Portland Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 136 students attended Portland Elementary School.

Is Portland Elementary School a good school?

Portland Elementary School ranks 290^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Portland Elementary School?

Students at Portland Elementary School are 57% White, 27% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Portland Elementary School in?

Hamburg School District

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