- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Gilham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410474000542
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilham Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #24 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 572
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Gilham Elementary School ranks #24 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Gilham Elementary School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 410474000542 · Eugene, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 35.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Eugene High School (1,499 students)
Gilham Elementary School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gilham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Eugene H
South Eugene High School
1,499 students
- Sheldon High S
Sheldon High School
1,462 students
- North Eugene H
North Eugene High School
1,079 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,031 students
- This school 572
Gilham Elementary School
572 students
- Roosevelt Midd 557
Roosevelt Middle School
557 students
What this shows Gilham Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilham Elementary School compares
Gilham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$16,415
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Gilham Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eugene Sd 4j reports $16,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gilham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
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Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
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Buena Vista Elementary School
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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.
Frequently asked questions about Gilham Elementary School
How many students attend Gilham Elementary School?
Gilham Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilham Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Gilham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilham Elementary School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilham Elementary School?
Gilham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilham Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilham Elementary School ranks #24 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, 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 Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Gilham Elementary School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.