East Gresham Elementary School

900 Se 5th St
Gresham, OR 97080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East 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 25% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Gresham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

East Gresham Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

East Gresham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Gresham Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#742 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
31%
37%
44%
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
43%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Gresham Elementary School's ranking?
East Gresham Elementary School is ranked #742 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend East Gresham Elementary School?
563 students attend East Gresham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of East Gresham Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Gresham Elementary School?
East Gresham Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Gresham Elementary School offer ?
East Gresham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Gresham Elementary School part of?
East Gresham Elementary School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
In what neighborhood is East Gresham Elementary School located?
East Gresham Elementary School is located in the Asert neighborhood of Gresham, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Asert.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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