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Gilham Elementary School

Summary:

Gilham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, serving 584 students in grades K-5. As part of the Eugene School District 4J, which is ranked 20 out of 140 districts in the state, Gilham has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a high-performing school within the region.

Gilham Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, Gilham's 5th-grade students achieved 63.6% proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to 55.7% for the district and 46.9% for the state. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is also noteworthy, with 5th-grade students scoring significantly higher than their peers in the district and state. Gilham's student subgroups, including females, males, and Hispanic students, also rank among the top in Oregon.

Compared to nearby schools, such as River Road/Elementary Camino del Rio Elementary School and Howard Elementary School, Gilham consistently outperforms in academic achievement. However, the nearby Guy Lee Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School, which have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, lag behind Gilham in academic performance. Gilham's strong gifted and talented program and its consistent 4-star rating over the past decade further solidify its position as a standout elementary school in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3307 Honeywood St
       Eugene, OR  97408-7516

(541) 790-6200

District: Eugene School District 4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,950 Help


Students who attend Gilham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cal Young Middle School
High:    Sheldon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilham Elementary School ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 10th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Eugene School District 4J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Gilham Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Eugene School District 4J. Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilham Elementary School is $17,950. 17 elementary schools in the Eugene School District 4J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilham Elementary School 212th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Gilham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eugene School District 4J:

SchoolDigger ranks Eugene School District 4J 20th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilham Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.14 165th 586 71.8%
2005 69.71 164th 629 73.9%
2006 72.38 135th 636 78.8%
2007 72.36 141st 652 78.4%
2008 68.67 178th 655 72.8%
2009 66.37 215th 665 67.7%
2010 61.60 269th 674 60.1%
2011 52.64 342nd 695 50.8%
2012 73.67 157th 730 78.5%
2013 57.26 307th 707 56.6%
2014 67.36 212th 695 69.5%
2015 75.51 143rd 706 79.7%
2016 73.40 161st 697 76.9%
2017 70.78 178th 701 74.6%
2018 65.44 225th 709 68.3%
2019 59.94 248th 705 64.8%
2022 72.43 161st 706 77.2%
2023 66.02 203rd 706 71.2%
2024 63.56 212th 710 70.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 155th 212 26.9%
2019 36.49 37th 61 39.3%
2022 57.46 24th 48 50.0%
2023 25.82 43rd 60 28.3%
2024 44.85 32nd 54 40.7%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.80 206th 481 57.2%
2019 37.60 172nd 303 43.2%
2022 62.93 50th 215 76.7%
2023 29.05 174th 231 24.7%
2024 33.63 182nd 299 39.1%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.90 253rd 640 60.5%
2019 47.66 303rd 597 49.2%
2022 72.83 158th 703 77.5%
2023 48.88 278th 595 53.3%
2024 57.40 149th 523 71.5%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.36 170th 681 75.0%
2019 64.58 198th 621 68.1%
2022 69.80 157th 646 75.7%
2023 68.29 164th 652 74.8%
2024 58.08 223rd 658 66.1%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.28 12th 48 75.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.10 253rd 680 62.8%
2019 66.17 181st 623 70.9%
2022 71.64 149th 654 77.2%
2023 61.34 219th 665 67.1%
2024 66.24 176th 662 73.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.40 158th 475 66.7%
2019 59.88 110th 364 69.8%
2022 76.57 36th 339 89.4%
2023 52.02 127th 360 64.7%
2024 46.67 162nd 365 55.6%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Gilham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.12 231st 683 66.2%
2019 56.45 277th 662 58.2%
2022 70.12 166th 666 75.1%
2023 65.90 198th 656 69.8%
2024 64.26 211th 670 68.5%
See the entire list of Best Oregon Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, February 15, 2019

Open Quote There are 29 kids in my son's first grade class with only 1 teacher. The principal is overwhelmed and scattered. I have nothing good to say at all about this school. Will be getting on lotteries for any other school but this one asap. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Open Quote The principle doesn't do her job and there is no accountability. She is the worst principle I have ever dealt with. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gilham Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 351 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1989 337 4 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1990 367 4 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 379 7 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 413 15 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 423 12 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 389 7 11 10 3 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 416 5 16 6 5 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 416 5 16 6 5 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 439 8 16 8 8 n/a n/a 0 479
1998 447 13 19 6 14 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 412 8 21 7 13 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 417 15 17 7 13 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 406 10 18 5 10 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 395 12 22 11 8 n/a n/a 58 506
2003 395 12 22 11 8 n/a n/a 58 506
2004 382 10 28 13 8 n/a n/a 53 494
2005 414 11 36 25 13 n/a n/a 54 553
2006 396 16 43 31 18 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 380 15 53 24 18 n/a n/a 24 514
2008 379 22 54 33 12 n/a n/a 24 524
2009 391 17 55 27 9 n/a n/a 16 515
2010 400 12 46 26 12 n/a n/a 12 508
2011 386 12 39 35 8 3 17 0 500
2012 382 7 36 37 6 4 30 0 502
2013 400 8 20 45 8 1 30 0 512
2014 364 2 21 52 5 1 40 0 485
2015 382 3 16 50 2 0 42 0 495
2016 427 4 14 52 1 0 47 0 545
2017 411 5 13 54 2 0 63 0 548
2018 429 10 11 49 1 1 59 0 560
2019 395 11 13 67 2 0 51 0 539
2020 417 17 17 54 2 1 51 0 559
2021 366 11 20 56 2 1 55 0 511
2022 409 14 22 63 4 1 62 0 575
2023 396 11 23 80 3 2 69 0 584

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gilham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 16.0 22.8 7.9
1989 353 17.5 20.1 13
1990 383 17.2 22.2 9.4
1991 400 17.5 22.8 11.5
1992 438 19.5 22.4 14.4
1993 452 21.5 21.0 16.8
1994 420 19.5 21.5 17.9
1995 448 20.4 22.0 15.8
1996 448 20.4 22.0 15.8
1997 479 20.8 23.0 15.2
1998 499 20.0 25.0 14.6
1999 461 22.5 20.5 15.8
2000 469 21.0 22.3 16.8
2001 449 21.0 21.4 17.6
2002 506 23.7 21.4 21.4
2003 506 23.7 21.4 21.4
2004 494 23.8 20.8 19.7
2005 553 23.3 23.7 25.1
2006 504 26.0 19.4 25.2
2007 514 19.8 26.0 24.5
2008 524 24.2 21.7 22.6
2009 515 25.0 20.6 22
2010 508 23.5 21.6 24.6
2011 500 20.7 24.1 28
2012 502 19.9 25.1 28.7
2013 512 19.6 26.0 33.2
2014 485 19.8 24.4 35.1
2015 495 20.0 24.7 37.2
2016 545 22.0 24.7 35.6
2017 548 24.1 22.7 35.4
2018 560 24.2 23.1 41.6
2019 539 26.6 20.2 36.5
2020 559 28.0 19.9 32.4
2021 511 26.5 19.2 n/a
2022 575 28.7 20.0 n/a
2023 584 0.0 n/a 36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gilham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 16.0 22.8 7.9
1989 353 17.5 20.1 13
1990 383 17.2 22.2 9.4
1991 400 17.5 22.8 11.5
1992 438 19.5 22.4 14.4
1993 452 21.5 21.0 16.8
1994 420 19.5 21.5 17.9
1995 448 20.4 22.0 15.8
1996 448 20.4 22.0 15.8
1997 479 20.8 23.0 15.2
1998 499 20.0 25.0 14.6
1999 461 22.5 20.5 15.8
2000 469 21.0 22.3 16.8
2001 449 21.0 21.4 17.6
2002 506 23.7 21.4 21.4
2003 506 23.7 21.4 21.4
2004 494 23.8 20.8 19.7
2005 553 23.3 23.7 25.1
2006 504 26.0 19.4 25.2
2007 514 19.8 26.0 24.5
2008 524 24.2 21.7 22.6
2009 515 25.0 20.6 22
2010 508 23.5 21.6 24.6
2011 500 20.7 24.1 28
2012 502 19.9 25.1 28.7
2013 512 19.6 26.0 33.2
2014 485 19.8 24.4 35.1
2015 495 20.0 24.7 37.2
2016 545 22.0 24.7 35.6
2017 548 24.1 22.7 35.4
2018 560 24.2 23.1 41.6
2019 539 26.6 20.2 36.5
2020 559 28.0 19.9 32.4
2021 511 26.5 19.2 n/a
2022 575 28.7 20.0 n/a
2023 584 0.0 n/a 36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gilham Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $14,035
2020 n/a n/a $14,356
2021 n/a n/a $16,522
2022 $1,662 (9.3%) $16,288 (90.7%) $17,950

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilham Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 203rd of 706 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilham Elementary School)56.141.7
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)49.547.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilham Elementary School)5036.5
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)50.344.2
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilham Elementary School)60.460.4
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)53.851.8
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilham Elementary School)45.457.1
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)46.946.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilham Elementary School)63.556.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene School District 4J)61.956.9
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gilham Elementary School)3442.2
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Eugene School District 4J)42.238.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Gilham Elementary School)36.538.5
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Eugene School District 4J)4541.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students539584
 8.3%
African American1111
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1323
 76.9%
Hispanic6780
 19.4%
Pacific Islander02
White395396
 0.3%
Two or More Races5169
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.5%36.5%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilham Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Gilham Elementary School.

Students who attend Gilham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cal Young Middle School
High : Sheldon High School

Students at Gilham Elementary School are 68% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

Gilham Elementary School ranks 212th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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