Gales Creek Elementary School serves 109 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 81%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
81%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
83%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OR state average).
How many students attend Gales Creek Elementary School?
109 students attend Gales Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gales Creek Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gales Creek Elementary School?
Gales Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gales Creek Elementary School offer ?
Gales Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Gales Creek Elementary School part of?
Gales Creek Elementary School is part of Forest Grove School District 15.
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