- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Gilbert Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410394001030
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Park Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #87 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Park Elementary School ranks #87 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gilbert Park Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 410394001030 · Portland, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 24:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: David Douglas High School (2,756 students)
Gilbert Park Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David Douglas
David Douglas High School
2,756 students
- Ron Russell Mi 780
Ron Russell Middle School
780 students
- Floyd Light Mi 684
Floyd Light Middle School
684 students
- Alice Ott Midd 594
Alice Ott Middle School
594 students
- This school 503
Gilbert Park Elementary School
503 students
- Mill Park Elem 494
Mill Park Elementary School
494 students
What this shows Gilbert Park Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Park Elementary School compares
Gilbert Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 44% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
24:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$21,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 13.0%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Gilbert Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for David Douglas Sd 40 reports $21,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Park Elementary School
How many students attend Gilbert Park Elementary School?
Gilbert Park Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Park Elementary School is 24:1, which is 36% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Park Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Gilbert Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Park Elementary School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Park Elementary School?
Gilbert Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilbert Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Park Elementary School ranks #87 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.
What other schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides Gilbert Park 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.