East Gresham Elementary School serves 524 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
East Gresham Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of East Gresham Elementary School is 0.66, 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)15-19%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
54%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
40%
25%

Black
5%
2%

White
42%
60%

Hawaiian
2%
1%

Two or more races
9%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend East Gresham Elementary School?
524 students attend East Gresham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of East Gresham Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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
What school district is East Gresham Elementary School part of?
East Gresham Elementary School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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