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#913 of 1,226 schools in OR
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Elementary School · Oregon City Sd 62 · Oregon City, OR
An Oregon City Sd 62 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
13521 S Gaffney Ln, Oregon City, OR 97045
- Math 34% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gaffney Lane Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gaffney Lane 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,591/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oregon City), 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
$100,388
Median home value
$563,600
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Clackamas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| John Mcloughlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Sungarden Montessori Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Sunset Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 376 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oregon City Sd 62
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gaffney Lane Elementary School is listed in Oregon City SD 62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Gaffney Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oregon City, OR, part of Oregon City Sd 62, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaffney Lane Elementary School
What grades does Gaffney Lane Elementary School serve?
Gaffney Lane Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
Gaffney Lane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaffney Lane Elementary School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaffney Lane Elementary School rank in OR?
Gaffney Lane Elementary School ranks #913 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gaffney Lane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaffney Lane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaffney Lane Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gaffney Lane Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gaffney Lane Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaffney Lane Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gaffney Lane Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Gaffney Lane 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
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.4%
- Phone
- (503) 785-8600
- Area population (ZIP 97045)
- 57,432
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
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 97045; 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
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