Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Gib Olinger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gib Olinger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Gib Olinger Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Gib Olinger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gib Olinger Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
58%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
39%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gib Olinger Elementary School's ranking?
Gib Olinger Elementary School is ranked #967 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Gib Olinger Elementary School?
498 students attend Gib Olinger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gib Olinger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gib Olinger Elementary School?
Gib Olinger Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gib Olinger Elementary School offer ?
Gib Olinger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gib Olinger Elementary School part of?
Gib Olinger Elementary School is part of Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7 School District.
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