Very Good
#329 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 27% in state
Gaston Elementary School
Elementary School · Gaston Sd 511j · Gaston, OR
A Gaston Sd 511j elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
300 Park St Building B, Gaston, OR 97119
- Math 33% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gaston Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gaston 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated904/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaston), 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
$118,056
Median home value
$590,600
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 3.9 mi | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gaston Sd 511j
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gaston Elementary School is listed in Gaston SD 511J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaston Elementary School
Gaston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gaston, OR, part of Gaston Sd 511j, serving approximately 228 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gaston Elementary School
What grades does Gaston Elementary School serve?
Gaston Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gaston Elementary School?
Gaston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gaston Elementary School rank in OR?
Gaston Elementary School ranks #329 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gaston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaston Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Gaston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaston Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gaston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gaston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gaston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaston Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Gaston 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (503) 985-7240
- Area population (ZIP 97119)
- 5,154
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 97119; 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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