Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Gresham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Gresham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Gresham Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Gresham Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
37%
25%
Black
8%
2%
White
35%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend North Gresham Elementary School?
530 students attend North Gresham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of North Gresham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Gresham Elementary School?
North Gresham Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Gresham Elementary School offer ?
North Gresham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Gresham Elementary School part of?
North Gresham Elementary School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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