Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Summary:

Douglas Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Springfield, Oregon, serving 318 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Springfield School District 19, which is ranked 93 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Douglas Gardens Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 40% of Oregon elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 61.5%, compared to 30.5% for the district and 39% for the state. However, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 17.2% in 2023-2024 is lower than the district (23.7%) and state (30.6%) averages, an area for improvement. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic students (around 40% in recent years), and a high percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students (around 60-70% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), yet the school's performance for these subgroups is above average, ranking in the top 5% and top 20% of Oregon elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools within the Springfield School District 19, Douglas Gardens Elementary School consistently outperforms the other schools in ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. The only nearby school that comes close to matching Douglas Gardens' academic performance is Thurston Elementary School, which ranks in the top 20% of Oregon elementary schools. The school's ability to effectively serve its diverse student population, despite having a higher percentage of Hispanic and low-SES students compared to some nearby schools, is a testament to the dedication and expertise of its staff and the implementation of effective educational practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3680 Jasper Rd
       Springfield, OR  97478-6554


(541) 744-6387

District: Springfield School District 19

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,569 Help


Students who attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Agnes Stewart Middle School
High:    Springfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
23.0%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Compare Details Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield School District 19. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.89. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (23%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas Gardens Elementary School is 17.2. 6 elementary schools in the Springfield School District 19 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Douglas Gardens Elementary School employs 18.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas Gardens Elementary School is $24,569, which is the 3rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Springfield School District 19.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas Gardens Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas Gardens Elementary School 240th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Douglas Gardens Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Springfield School District 19:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 19 93rd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Douglas Gardens Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.52 170th 586 71.0%
2005 57.31 282nd 629 55.2%
2006 60.71 274th 636 56.9%
2007 50.31 324th 652 50.3%
2008 50.83 352nd 655 46.3%
2009 52.43 340th 665 48.9%
2010 53.72 342nd 674 49.3%
2011 59.08 283rd 695 59.3%
2012 72.40 168th 730 77.0%
2013 59.87 286th 707 59.5%
2014 44.55 411th 695 40.9%
2015 47.24 361st 706 48.9%
2016 57.77 270th 697 61.3%
2017 62.38 235th 701 66.5%
2018 61.98 246th 709 65.3%
2019 55.46 289th 705 59.0%
2022 55.27 270th 706 61.8%
2023 57.67 263rd 706 62.7%
2024 59.89 240th 710 66.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.64 140th 481 70.9%
2019 77.76 37th 303 87.8%
2022 52.12 72nd 215 66.5%
2023 53.37 75th 231 67.5%
2024 53.00 96th 299 67.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.60 42nd 640 93.4%
2019 80.24 56th 597 90.6%
2022 55.61 267th 703 62.0%
2023 77.79 80th 595 86.6%
2024 65.77 101st 523 80.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.61 316th 681 53.6%
2019 57.82 256th 621 58.8%
2022 44.52 327th 646 49.4%
2023 79.34 112th 652 82.8%
2024 71.24 152nd 658 76.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.90 167th 680 75.4%
2019 55.87 243rd 623 61.0%
2022 63.49 190th 654 70.9%
2023 41.66 361st 665 45.7%
2024 52.81 267th 662 59.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.70 60th 475 87.4%
2019 72.96 67th 364 81.6%
2022 89.43 11th 339 96.8%
2023 45.79 163rd 360 54.7%
2024 73.01 44th 365 87.9%
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Rank History for White students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.93 285th 683 58.3%
2019 51.84 311th 662 53.0%
2022 43.75 369th 666 44.6%
2023 57.06 268th 656 59.1%
2024 55.22 271st 670 59.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Open Quote I love this elementary school. The teachers and staff seem to truly enjoy and care about their students. I love that the school teaches the kids self management, kindness and responsibility. Even though it is older than some of the newer elementarys in the area, the grounds are beautiful and well kept. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Douglas Gardens Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 391 0 7 10 6 n/a n/a 0 414
1989 367 4 2 7 5 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 412 4 2 10 6 n/a n/a 0 434
1991 366 4 5 18 5 n/a n/a 0 398
1992 405 2 4 18 4 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 429 5 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 433 7 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 429 6 6 14 5 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 429 6 6 14 5 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 433 3 6 17 6 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 349 8 6 23 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 382 1 5 32 5 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 394 5 4 19 7 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 409 6 5 27 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 363 7 7 62 9 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 363 7 7 62 9 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 365 11 3 47 9 n/a n/a 2 437
2005 353 8 5 59 9 n/a n/a 2 436
2006 329 11 5 78 17 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 303 8 5 99 12 n/a n/a 12 439
2008 377 7 4 89 15 n/a n/a 12 504
2009 364 12 4 84 12 n/a n/a 9 485
2010 266 9 2 82 12 n/a n/a 5 376
2011 249 3 1 82 5 0 22 0 362
2012 250 3 0 69 8 1 21 0 352
2013 232 6 1 53 6 1 21 0 320
2014 226 6 1 67 6 2 18 0 326
2015 227 6 1 79 4 0 23 0 340
2016 234 3 1 75 2 1 26 0 342
2017 251 2 1 85 2 4 22 0 367
2018 244 4 0 95 3 3 22 0 371
2019 253 3 0 90 4 4 17 0 371
2020 252 0 1 84 4 2 16 0 359
2021 160 0 1 69 2 1 7 0 240
2022 209 1 2 76 2 1 20 0 311
2023 214 3 1 73 6 0 21 0 318

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 Douglas Gardens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 21.2 19.5 52.4
1989 385 19.7 19.5 28.3
1990 434 21.3 20.3 24.2
1991 398 19.6 20.3 26.1
1992 433 16.0 27.0 33.5
1993 448 26.9 16.7 31.5
1994 454 26.0 17.5 30
1995 460 21.2 21.7 28.5
1996 460 21.2 21.7 28.5
1997 465 21.2 21.9 32.7
1998 388 17.1 22.7 41.2
1999 425 21.3 20.0 49.9
2000 429 20.8 20.6 53.8
2001 450 20.5 22.0 55.1
2002 448 22.4 20.0 51.6
2003 448 22.4 20.0 51.6
2004 437 23.5 18.6 57.5
2005 436 19.8 22.0 56.9
2006 440 22.0 20.0 62
2007 439 22.0 20.0 66
2008 504 23.1 21.8 66.7
2009 485 23.7 20.5 60.7
2010 376 21.1 17.7 68.7
2011 362 14.2 25.4 72.7
2012 352 17.0 20.7 72.2
2013 320 17.0 18.8 75.6
2014 326 14.7 22.1 77.6
2015 340 15.0 22.6 79.1
2016 342 16.0 21.3 78.4
2017 367 16.7 21.9 78.2
2018 371 19.8 18.6 78.2
2019 371 18.7 19.7 78.2
2020 359 17.9 19.9 91.6
2021 240 18.4 12.9 n/a
2022 311 21.3 14.5 n/a
2023 318 18.4 17.2 61.6

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 Douglas Gardens Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 414 21.2 19.5 52.4
1989 385 19.7 19.5 28.3
1990 434 21.3 20.3 24.2
1991 398 19.6 20.3 26.1
1992 433 16.0 27.0 33.5
1993 448 26.9 16.7 31.5
1994 454 26.0 17.5 30
1995 460 21.2 21.7 28.5
1996 460 21.2 21.7 28.5
1997 465 21.2 21.9 32.7
1998 388 17.1 22.7 41.2
1999 425 21.3 20.0 49.9
2000 429 20.8 20.6 53.8
2001 450 20.5 22.0 55.1
2002 448 22.4 20.0 51.6
2003 448 22.4 20.0 51.6
2004 437 23.5 18.6 57.5
2005 436 19.8 22.0 56.9
2006 440 22.0 20.0 62
2007 439 22.0 20.0 66
2008 504 23.1 21.8 66.7
2009 485 23.7 20.5 60.7
2010 376 21.1 17.7 68.7
2011 362 14.2 25.4 72.7
2012 352 17.0 20.7 72.2
2013 320 17.0 18.8 75.6
2014 326 14.7 22.1 77.6
2015 340 15.0 22.6 79.1
2016 342 16.0 21.3 78.4
2017 367 16.7 21.9 78.2
2018 371 19.8 18.6 78.2
2019 371 18.7 19.7 78.2
2020 359 17.9 19.9 91.6
2021 240 18.4 12.9 n/a
2022 311 21.3 14.5 n/a
2023 318 18.4 17.2 61.6

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 Douglas Gardens 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 $15,360
2020 n/a n/a $15,908
2021 n/a n/a $23,505
2022 $1,924 (9.0%) $19,431 (91.0%) $21,355
2023 $4,031 (16.4%) $20,538 (83.6%) $24,569

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas Gardens Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 263rd of 706 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Gardens Elementary School)42.945.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 19)42.335.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas Gardens Elementary School)42.947.3
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 19)41.833.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Gardens Elementary School)49.145.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 19)45.238.5
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas Gardens Elementary School)40.437.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 19)36.929
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Gardens Elementary School)68.652.5
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 19)52.941.9
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas Gardens Elementary School)4833.3
 14.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 19)35.524.5
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Douglas Gardens Elementary School)39.635
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield School District 19)32.225.6
 6.6%
   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 Students371318
 14.3%
African American33
American Indian46
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic9073
 18.9%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White253214
 15.4%
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.2%61.6%
 16.5%


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Students who attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Agnes Stewart Middle School
High : Springfield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Douglas Gardens Elementary School.

Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks 240th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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