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Elementary· 21 schools in district

Gilchrist Elementary School

201 Mountain View Dr, Gilchrist, OR 97737Klamath County SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
132
Students
Total enrolled
$16,034
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 12% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 132 students in grades KG–06 in Gilchrist, Oregon.
12% above average funding
District spends $16,034 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gilchrist Elementary School is a small elementary in Gilchrist, Oregon, serving grades KG–06 with 132 students. The district invests $16,034 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Gilchrist Elementary School

132
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution78 male · 54 female
59%
41%
Male 59%Female 41%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 99 students
Student Composition
87%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410702001465

Academic Outcomes at Gilchrist Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97737

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,034Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,034
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,055
Student Support$3,046
Administration$1,924
Operations$2,405
Other$1,603
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,034 spent per student, an estimated $7,103 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
22%
State government
63.0%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal programs
14.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Peterson Elementary SchoolFerguson Elementary SchoolHenley Elementary SchoolShasta Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Henley Middle SchoolBrixner Junior High School
↓
High School
Henley High SchoolMazama High SchoolLost River High SchoolBonanza Junior/Senior High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyKlamath County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKlamath County SD →
Phone: (541)433-2295
NCES ID: 410702001465
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Gilchrist seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Klamath County SD
High
Henley High School
693 students · 09–12
● 53 opp73% FRL
High
Mazama High School
690 students · 09–12
● 53 opp72% FRL
Elem
Peterson Elementary School
606 students · KG–06
● 53 opp74% FRL
Elem
Ferguson Elementary School
539 students · KG–06
● 53 opp74% FRL
Elem
Henley Elementary School
520 students · KG–06
● 53 opp73% FRL
Elem
Shasta Elementary School
518 students · KG–06
● 53 opp73% FRL
Mid
Henley Middle School
419 students · 07–08
● 53 opp72% FRL
Mid
Brixner Junior High School
406 students · 07–08
● 53 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
201 Mountain View Dr, Gilchrist, OR 97737
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.