Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert Heights 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 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gilbert Heights Elementary School serves the southeast part of Portland, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilbert Heights Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert Heights Elementary School is 0.79, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#986 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilbert Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is ranked #986 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Gilbert Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Gilbert Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
405 students attend Gilbert Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Gilbert Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilbert Heights Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilbert Heights Elementary School part of?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Gilbert Heights Elementary School located?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is located in the Powellhurst Gilbert neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Powellhurst Gilbert.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of Fall SUN Programming
November 19, 2026 (Thursday)
First day of Winter SUN School
January 11, 2027 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School: Early Dismissal
June 17, 2027 (Thursday)
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