- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilchrist, OR
Gilchrist Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilchrist 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 410702001465
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilchrist Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Oregon schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 125
- students enrolled
Gilchrist Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410702001465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Gilchrist Elementary School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 410702001465 · Gilchrist, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 13.9:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Henley High School (720 students)
Gilchrist Elementary School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gilchrist Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henley High Sc
Henley High School
720 students
- Mazama High Sc
Mazama High School
690 students
- Peterson Eleme
Peterson Elementary School
573 students
- Ferguson Eleme
Ferguson Elementary School
524 students
- Shasta Element
Shasta Elementary School
505 students
- This school 125
Gilchrist Elementary School
125 students
What this shows Gilchrist Elementary School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilchrist Elementary School compares
Gilchrist 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Oregon - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.4%
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
$15,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Gilchrist Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Klamath County Sd reports $15,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilchrist Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mazama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilchrist Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilchrist Elementary School
How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary School?
Gilchrist Elementary School has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilchrist, OR. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilchrist Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilchrist Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilchrist Elementary School?
75.0% of students at Gilchrist Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilchrist Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilchrist Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Gilchrist, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilchrist Elementary School?
Gilchrist Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Klamath County Sd?
Besides Gilchrist Elementary School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Mazama High School (690 students), and Peterson Elementary School (573 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.