Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Gardens Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Gardens Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Douglas Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Vernon Elementary School, Thurston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
293 students attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Douglas Gardens Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Douglas Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Douglas Gardens Elementary School part of?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.
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