Enrollment
405
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410394001029
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Heights Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #84 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks #84 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert Heights Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.2% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 337 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): Gilbert Heights Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 22.1:1).
David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students) and Ron Russell Middle School (780 students) alongside Gilbert Heights Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gilbert Heights Elementary School compares
Gilbert Heights Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 44% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 22.5%
Asian 19.3%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.4, Gilbert Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for David Douglas Sd 40, which includes Gilbert Heights Elementary School.
$19,860
Per student
+10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 68.6%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gilbert Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Heights Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Gilbert Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Heights Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.9% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilbert Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks #84 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Gilbert Heights Elementary School a good school?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides Gilbert Heights Elementary School, David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students), Ron Russell Middle School (780 students), and Floyd Light Middle School (684 students). See the David Douglas Sd 40 district page for the complete list.
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