Gaston Elementary School

Summary:

Gaston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 234 students in grades K-6 in Gaston, Oregon, which is part of the Gaston School District 511J. The school has consistently maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels.

Gaston Elementary School's strong performance is particularly notable among specific student subgroups, such as female students and special education students, where the school ranks highly compared to other Oregon elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 38.03%, compared to some nearby schools that have much higher rates. Gaston Elementary School also spends $17,887 per student, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Cornelius Elementary School.

While Gaston Elementary School is performing well overall, there may be opportunities for continued improvement, such as in the performance of 5th-grade students in Mathematics, where the proficiency rate was slightly below the state average. However, the school's consistent academic success, focus on supporting diverse student populations, and access to resources suggest that Gaston Elementary School is providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 300 Park St
       Gaston, OR  97119


(503) 985-7240

District: Gaston School District 511J

SchoolDigger Rank:
217th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,887 Help


Students who attend Gaston Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gaston Elementary School ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaston Elementary School is $17,887.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gaston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaston Elementary School 217th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Gaston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gaston School District 511J:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaston School District 511J 78th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gaston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.53 442nd 586 24.6%
2005 60.51 256th 629 59.3%
2006 65.57 219th 636 65.6%
2007 76.91 105th 652 83.9%
2008 67.81 194th 655 70.4%
2009 82.49 77th 665 88.4%
2010 74.02 150th 674 77.7%
2011 64.99 229th 695 67.1%
2012 37.51 508th 730 30.4%
2013 41.70 455th 707 35.6%
2014 32.28 513th 695 26.2%
2015 42.66 401st 706 43.2%
2016 31.58 503rd 697 27.8%
2017 58.05 265th 701 62.2%
2018 58.60 277th 709 60.9%
2019 51.19 330th 705 53.2%
2022 55.62 265th 706 62.5%
2023 53.49 290th 706 58.9%
2024 62.90 217th 710 69.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.03 27th 215 87.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.60 248th 640 61.3%
2019 38.77 394th 597 34.0%
2022 56.00 261st 703 62.9%
2023 52.84 246th 595 58.7%
2024 52.06 200th 523 61.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.61 206th 681 69.8%
2019 67.68 172nd 621 72.3%
2022 37.98 388th 646 39.9%
2023 50.11 285th 652 56.3%
2024 64.26 189th 658 71.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.07 343rd 680 49.6%
2019 42.67 351st 623 43.7%
2022 61.21 203rd 654 69.0%
2023 55.16 258th 665 61.2%
2024 58.14 229th 662 65.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.86 94th 475 80.2%
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Rank History for White students at Gaston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 347th 683 49.2%
2019 39.42 414th 662 37.5%
2022 47.16 330th 666 50.5%
2023 45.43 345th 656 47.4%
2024 56.46 261st 670 61.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Gaston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 336 0 1 40 2 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 358 0 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1990 346 0 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1991 343 0 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 346 0 3 35 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 381 0 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 350 2 8 26 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 358 1 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 358 1 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1997 346 3 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 310 3 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 291 2 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 259 1 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 263 0 1 25 33 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 255 3 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 255 3 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 235 3 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 209 5 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2006 200 4 1 20 7 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 212 1 0 9 2 n/a n/a 27 251
2008 212 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 36 256
2009 205 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 34 248
2010 205 5 0 30 4 n/a n/a 7 251
2011 214 0 0 24 2 0 5 0 245
2012 198 0 1 24 2 1 5 0 231
2013 206 1 2 27 1 0 5 0 242
2014 223 2 2 29 1 0 2 0 259
2015 232 1 1 27 0 0 4 0 265
2016 228 2 1 30 0 1 5 0 267
2017 222 9 1 33 0 1 4 0 270
2018 215 6 1 38 0 1 3 0 264
2019 236 4 1 29 0 2 5 0 277
2020 229 4 2 22 2 2 6 0 267
2021 196 1 0 28 3 2 5 0 235
2022 188 1 0 26 2 1 4 0 222
2023 202 0 0 27 1 1 3 0 234

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 Gaston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 16.2 23.3 11.9
1989 404 16.8 24.0 10.6
1990 386 19.0 20.3 6.5
1991 384 19.3 19.8 5.7
1992 385 15.5 24.8 9.6
1993 408 18.4 22.2 6.1
1994 387 24.5 15.8 5.9
1995 389 18.8 20.7 7.2
1996 389 18.8 20.7 7.2
1997 375 15.8 23.7 0
1998 341 20.0 17.1 58.1
1999 319 17.0 18.8 0
2000 287 16.6 17.3 50.2
2001 322 16.2 19.9 32
2002 282 14.9 18.9 36.2
2003 282 14.9 18.9 36.2
2004 253 13.9 18.2 44.3
2005 231 14.3 16.2 42
2006 232 13.0 17.8 42.2
2007 251 16.3 15.4 43.8
2008 256 13.7 18.7 44.1
2009 248 14.6 17.0 48.1
2010 251 16.5 15.1 49.6
2011 245 10.9 22.3 49.4
2012 231 12.5 18.4 52.4
2013 242 13.0 18.6 48.8
2014 259 14.6 17.6 49.8
2015 265 15.0 17.6 50.6
2016 267 14.0 19.0 52.4
2017 270 16.3 16.5 48.5
2018 264 14.6 18.0 38.3
2019 277 13.1 21.0 45.5
2020 267 15.4 17.2 35.6
2021 235 14.5 16.2 n/a
2022 222 17.2 12.8 n/a
2023 234 16.0 14.6 38

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 Gaston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 16.2 23.3 11.9
1989 404 16.8 24.0 10.6
1990 386 19.0 20.3 6.5
1991 384 19.3 19.8 5.7
1992 385 15.5 24.8 9.6
1993 408 18.4 22.2 6.1
1994 387 24.5 15.8 5.9
1995 389 18.8 20.7 7.2
1996 389 18.8 20.7 7.2
1997 375 15.8 23.7 0
1998 341 20.0 17.1 58.1
1999 319 17.0 18.8 0
2000 287 16.6 17.3 50.2
2001 322 16.2 19.9 32
2002 282 14.9 18.9 36.2
2003 282 14.9 18.9 36.2
2004 253 13.9 18.2 44.3
2005 231 14.3 16.2 42
2006 232 13.0 17.8 42.2
2007 251 16.3 15.4 43.8
2008 256 13.7 18.7 44.1
2009 248 14.6 17.0 48.1
2010 251 16.5 15.1 49.6
2011 245 10.9 22.3 49.4
2012 231 12.5 18.4 52.4
2013 242 13.0 18.6 48.8
2014 259 14.6 17.6 49.8
2015 265 15.0 17.6 50.6
2016 267 14.0 19.0 52.4
2017 270 16.3 16.5 48.5
2018 264 14.6 18.0 38.3
2019 277 13.1 21.0 45.5
2020 267 15.4 17.2 35.6
2021 235 14.5 16.2 n/a
2022 222 17.2 12.8 n/a
2023 234 16.0 14.6 38

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gaston 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 $11,382
2020 n/a n/a $13,130
2021 n/a n/a $14,763
2022 $1,439 (8.0%) $16,447 (91.9%) $17,887

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaston 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 330th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 290th of 706 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gaston Elementary School)22.751.6
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gaston School District 511J)22.751.6
 28.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gaston Elementary School)22.741.9
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gaston School District 511J)22.741.9
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston Elementary School)44.237.9
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston School District 511J)44.440
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Elementary School)39.537.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gaston School District 511J)37.836.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston Elementary School)63.561.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston School District 511J)63.561.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Elementary School)40.419.4
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gaston School District 511J)40.419.4
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Gaston Elementary School)44.227.3
 16.9%
   5th Grade Science (Gaston School District 511J)44.227.3
 16.9%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston Elementary School)57.950
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston School District 511J)56.451.1
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Elementary School)39.530.4
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gaston School District 511J)38.529.8
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students277234
 15.5%
African American40
 100%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2927
 6.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White236202
 14.4%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%38%
 7.5%


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

High : Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Gaston Elementary School ranks 217th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Gaston Elementary School.

Students at Gaston Elementary School are 86% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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