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#365 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 30% in state

Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Elementary School · Springfield Sd 19 · Springfield, OR

A Springfield Sd 19 elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3680 Jasper Rd, Springfield, OR 97478

  • Math 46% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.4% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.2% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$16,019
Chronic Absenteeism41%

Students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Douglas Gardens Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,130/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,051

Median home value

$361,200

Median rent

$1,314/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97478; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–50.5 mi357Compare →
Mckenzie Montessori InstitutePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–20.8 mi25Compare →
Mckenzie Montessori InstitutePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–30.8 mi25Compare →
Maple Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–51.5 mi249Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Springfield Sd 19

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#4 of 21
District spending per student
$16,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Douglas Gardens Elementary School is listed in Springfield SD 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Douglas Gardens Elementary School

Douglas Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, OR, part of Springfield Sd 19, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Douglas Gardens Elementary School

What grades does Douglas Gardens Elementary School serve?

Douglas Gardens Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School?

Douglas Gardens Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Gardens Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Gardens Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas Gardens Elementary School rank in OR?

Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks #365 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Douglas Gardens Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas Gardens Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Douglas Gardens Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Gardens Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Douglas Gardens Elementary School a charter school?

No, Douglas Gardens Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Douglas Gardens Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Douglas Gardens Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Gardens Elementary School?

62.4% of students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Lane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.0%
Area population (ZIP 97478)
39,267
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97478; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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