Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gilchrist Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilchrist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Gilchrist Elementary School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Gilchrist Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilchrist Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#545 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
8%
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 Gilchrist Elementary School's ranking?
Gilchrist Elementary School is ranked #545 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary School?
131 students attend Gilchrist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Gilchrist Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilchrist Elementary School?
Gilchrist Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilchrist Elementary School offer ?
Gilchrist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilchrist Elementary School part of?
Gilchrist Elementary School is part of Klamath County School District.
School Reviews
2 7/1/2007
I think Gilchrist School is severely lacking in most departments. There are no extracurricular activities like music or art except for two weeks out of the year when they have an artist from the community come in and teach the kids how to make a clay pot, or make a basket. The only extracurricular activities the kids have is sports. I have a problem with that, because not every kid likes sports, or is able to play sports. So the kids that don't are left with nothing. This school focuses all of it's time and energy on Football, Basketball, and Volleyball. The principal is only concerned with keeping the numbers up. All the kids are to her is a number. The kids are not safe when they are at the school because nothing is ever done to stop kids from bullying others. There have been complaints made time and time again to no avail.
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