Gilchrist Elementary School

Summary:

Gilchrist Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilchrist, Oregon, serving 132 students in grades K-6 as part of the Klamath County School District. Despite higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, the school has consistently underperformed academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below the district and state averages.

While the school has shown some strengths in the performance of low-socioeconomic status students, its overall academic performance has been inconsistent, with the school's statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the past few years. This volatility suggests a need for more targeted interventions to address the specific learning needs of the student population, which is predominantly from low-income backgrounds. Interestingly, the nearby Rosland Elementary and LaPine Elementary schools, which are part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District, have consistently outperformed Gilchrist Elementary, despite serving a similar socioeconomic population.

Overall, the key insights suggest that Gilchrist Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly in comparison to the surrounding schools and the state averages. The high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students and the inconsistent performance over the years indicate a need for the Klamath County School District to closely examine its strategies and resources to better support the learning needs of the Gilchrist Elementary School student population.

Detail:

Public K-6

201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737

(541) 433-2295

District: Klamath County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
584^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,857

Students who attend Gilchrist Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Gilchrist Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gilchrist Elementary School ranks worse than 82.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 9^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Klamath County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.38. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilchrist Elementary School is 10.7, which is the 2^nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Klamath County School District. (See more...)

Compare Gilchrist Elementary School employs 12.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilchrist Elementary School is $22,857, which is the 2^nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Klamath County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilchrist Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilchrist Elementary School 584^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Gilchrist Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Klamath County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Klamath County School District 88^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gilchrist Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gilchrist Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2007	24.62	552^nd	652	15.3%
2008	14.03	616^th	655	6.0%
2009	25.02	557^th	665	16.2%
2010	29.14	537^th	674	20.3%
2011	34.76	519^th	695	25.3%
2012	44.47	444^th	730	39.2%
2013	14.97	641^st	707	9.3%
2014	3.98	687^th	695	1.2%
2015	10.31	674^th	706	4.5%
2016	7.07	680^th	697	2.4%
2017	20.86	591^st	701	15.7%
2018	11.58	654^th	709	7.8%
2019	23.74	574^th	705	18.6%
2022	40.01	410^th	706	41.9%
2023	40.10	397^th	706	43.8%
2024	21.38	584^th	710	17.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	20.19	566^th	640	11.6%
2019	40.43	376^th	597	37.0%
2022	40.25	406^th	703	42.2%
2023	54.67	234^th	595	60.7%
2024	72.81	61^st	523	88.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Gilchrist Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.82	651^st	681	4.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Gilchrist Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	25.78	532^nd	680	21.8%
2019	24.01	504^th	623	19.1%
2022	35.98	419^th	654	35.9%
2023	33.93	429^th	665	35.5%
2024	31.84	445^th	662	32.8%

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Rank History for White students at Gilchrist Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	5.81	673^rd	683	1.5%
2019	17.18	597^th	662	9.8%
2022	30.62	481^st	666	27.8%
2023	33.69	437^th	656	33.4%
2024	24.74	527^th	670	21.3%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gilchrist Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	112	6	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2007	128	5	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	139
2008	112	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2009	95	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	7	104
2010	99	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2011	85	3	0	1	1	1	2	0	93
2012	75	0	0	5	2	1	5	0	88
2013	68	1	0	6	0	1	7	0	83
2014	71	1	0	8	0	1	9	0	90
2015	92	0	0	4	0	0	9	0	105
2016	105	1	0	6	0	0	9	0	121
2017	98	0	0	5	0	0	8	0	111
2018	110	0	0	8	0	0	3	0	121
2019	108	0	0	7	0	0	11	0	126
2020	111	0	0	8	0	0	6	0	125
2021	100	0	0	6	0	0	6	0	112
2022	109	0	0	6	1	2	5	0	123
2023	115	0	0	7	1	1	8	0	132
2024	116	0	0	7	1	1	6	0	131

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 Gilchrist Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	9.4	0.0	n/a
2006	129	6.0	21.5	69.8
2007	139	6.5	21.4	75.5
2008	119	5.5	21.6	64.7
2009	104	7.0	14.9	90.7
2010	101	4.6	21.9	93.1
2011	93	5.1	18.1	88.2
2012	88	5.4	16.2	90.9
2013	83	5.4	15.1	96.4
2014	90	5.5	16.3	93.3
2015	105	5.0	21.0	82.9
2016	121	7.0	17.2	83.5
2017	111	7.8	14.1	82.9
2018	121	8.8	13.6	83.5
2019	126	9.0	13.9	83.3
2020	125	8.2	15.0	83.2
2021	112	8.1	13.7	n/a
2022	123	8.6	14.3	n/a
2023	132	9.0	14.6	75
2024	131	12.1	10.7	74.8

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 Gilchrist Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	9.4	0.0	n/a
2006	129	6.0	21.5	69.8
2007	139	6.5	21.4	75.5
2008	119	5.5	21.6	64.7
2009	104	7.0	14.9	90.7
2010	101	4.6	21.9	93.1
2011	93	5.1	18.1	88.2
2012	88	5.4	16.2	90.9
2013	83	5.4	15.1	96.4
2014	90	5.5	16.3	93.3
2015	105	5.0	21.0	82.9
2016	121	7.0	17.2	83.5
2017	111	7.8	14.1	82.9
2018	121	8.8	13.6	83.5
2019	126	9.0	13.9	83.3
2020	125	8.2	15.0	83.2
2021	112	8.1	13.7	n/a
2022	123	8.6	14.3	n/a
2023	132	9.0	14.6	75
2024	131	12.1	10.7	74.8

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 Gilchrist Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$15,534
2020	n/a	n/a	$15,580
2021	n/a	n/a	$17,709
2022	$1,062 (5.6%)	$17,994 (94.4%)	$19,056
2023	$2,129 (9.3%)	$20,728 (90.7%)	$22,857

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilchrist Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 574^th of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 397^th of 706 Elementary schools	25.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilchrist Elementary School)	47.6	16.7	30.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Klamath County School District)	42.6	36.5	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilchrist Elementary School)	42.9	12	30.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Klamath County School District)	49.4	37.1	12.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilchrist Elementary School)	12.5	29.4	16.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath County School District)	40.3	37.4	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilchrist Elementary School)	13.3	17.6	4.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Klamath County School District)	37.3	38.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilchrist Elementary School)	40.9	52.9	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath County School District)	52.8	41.2	11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Science (Gilchrist Elementary School)	22.7	41.2	18.5%
5th Grade Science (Klamath County School District)	27.3	24.5	2.8%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gilchrist Elementary School)	30	57.1	27.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Klamath County School District)	50.6	36.9	13.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	126	132	4.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	7
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	108	115	6.5%
Two or More Races	11	8	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.3%	75%	8.3%

Schools Near Gilchrist Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)				OSAS Mathematics (2024)				OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gilchrist Elementary School	Public	K-6	201 Mountain View Dr	Gilchrist	97737	Klamath County	Klamath County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 433-2295	131	12	10.7	74.8%	116 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.6%)	21.4	584^th of 710 public elementary schools	17.7%		40.1	397^th of 706 public elementary schools	43.8%	187	16.7	10.5	37.5	36.8	33.3	10.5	6.3	26.3	12.5	$22,857	$2,129	$20,728
LaPine Elementary School	Public	K-5	51615 Coach Rd	La Pine	97739	Deschutes County	Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 355-8000	415	24	17.6	65.5%	344 (82.9%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.0%)	20.8	587^th of 710 public elementary schools	17.3%		18.5	600^th of 706 public elementary schools	15.0%	13	31.9	20.3	37.0		28.8	14.5	13.0		13.3	$15,712	$1,830	$13,882
Rosland Elementary	Public	K-5	52350 Rease Dr	La Pine	97739	Deschutes County	Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 355-8100	237	18	13.4	65.4%	193 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.3%)	4 (1.7%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.5%)	12	666^th of 710 public elementary schools	6.2%		12.3	657^th of 706 public elementary schools	6.9%	9	20.0	10.7	10.0		19.5	21.4	13.8		13.8	$7,237	$672	$6,566

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilchrist Elementary School

What district is Gilchrist Elementary School in?

Klamath County School District

Is Gilchrist Elementary School a good school?

Gilchrist Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.7% of Oregon elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Gilchrist Elementary School?

Students at Gilchrist Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 131 students attended Gilchrist Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Gilchrist Elementary School attend?

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

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