Gresham-Barlow SD 10J

Gresham, Oregon — 21 schools

11,429
Total Enrollment
21
Schools
$15,926
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J operates 21 public schools serving 11,429 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Oregon. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 elementary, 4 high, 4 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,347 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Multnomah County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,926 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.8% local, 59.8% state, and 9.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $65,043 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #128 of 160 in Oregon against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 21 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 301.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.6% White, 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% African American across the district's schools.

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J school enrollment varies 843× across entities

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J school enrollment ranges from 2 students (lowest) to 1,685 students (highest), a spread of 1,683 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 64.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J student-counselor ratio is 301:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Gresham-Barlow SD 10J is typically wider than the Gresham-Barlow SD 10J-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J chronic absenteeism rate is 41.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.4%
Federal
59.8%
State
30.8%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
128 / 160
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Multnomah County county, where this district is located.

$1,570
Studio/mo
$1,677
1 BR/mo
$1,922
2 BR/mo
$2,619
3 BR/mo
$3,109
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$65,043
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 21 schools in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J.

White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.7%
Multiracial 9.0%
Other 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 21
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
301.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J

School Enrollment
Gresham High School
1,685
Sam Barlow High School
1,635
Metro East Web Academy
Charter
759
Gordon Russell Middle School
633
Clear Creek Middle School
584
North Gresham Elementary School
584
East Gresham Elementary School
571
Dexter Mccarty Middle School
514
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
477
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
477
Hollydale Elementary School
474
Highland Elementary School
465
West Orient Middle School
383
East Orient Elementary School
382
Kelly Creek Elementary School
368
Powell Valley Elementary School
368
Hall Elementary School
346
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School
Charter
288
Springwater Trail High School
184
Gresham Arthur Academy
Charter
168
Center for Advanced Learning
Charter
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J has 21 schools, including 4 high, 1 other, 4 middle, 12 elementary. Total enrollment is 11,429 students.

How much does Gresham-Barlow SD 10J spend per student?

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J spends $15,926 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #128 in Oregon.

What is the average teacher salary in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?

The average teacher salary in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J is $65,043 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Multnomah County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J students are 47.6% White, 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% African American, 3.7% Asian, averaged across 21 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #128 out of 160 districts in Oregon. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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