Enrollment
405
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410394001029
Gilbert Heights Elementary School — Portland, OR
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert Heights Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gilbert Heights Elementary School reports 405 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% above the Oregon average and 47% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 405 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding David Douglas Sd 40 spends $20,822 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.7% from local sources (property taxes), 68.6% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gilbert Heights Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 32% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Oregon — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,822
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
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
Enrollment 405 Top 63% in Oregon — larger than 37% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.2% +32% vs state
NCES ID 410394001029
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 405:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for David Douglas Sd 40, which includes Gilbert Heights Elementary School.
$20,822
Per student
-7%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
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Laurelhurst Elementary School
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Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
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Findley Elementary
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549 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 57.6%.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.