- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keizer, OR
Gubser Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gubser Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082000791
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gubser Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Keizer · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gubser Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gubser Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Keizer, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Gubser Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 411082000791 · Keizer, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 21.1:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Gubser Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gubser Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 423
Gubser Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Gubser Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gubser Elementary School compares
Gubser 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 67% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$16,685
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Gubser Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gubser Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gubser Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Keizer
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Keizer Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Cummings Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Weddle Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Clear Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
226 students 18.8:1 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gubser Elementary School
How many students attend Gubser Elementary School?
Gubser Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keizer, OR. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gubser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gubser Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gubser Elementary School?
88.0% of students at Gubser Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gubser Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gubser Elementary School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Keizer, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gubser Elementary School?
Gubser Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Gubser Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Keizer?
By Resource Investment Index, Gubser Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Keizer, 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 Keizer on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Gubser Elementary School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.