Very Good
#281 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 23% in state
Gervais Elementary School
Elementary School · Gervais Sd 1 · Gervais, OR
A Gervais Sd 1 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 216, Gervais, OR 97026
- Math 31% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gervais Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gervais 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average672/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gervais), 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
$89,630
Median home value
$354,700
Median rent
$1,689/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Heritage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Holy Family AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Gervais Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gervais Elementary School is listed in Gervais SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gervais Elementary School
Gervais Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gervais, OR, part of Gervais Sd 1, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gervais Elementary School
What grades does Gervais Elementary School serve?
Gervais Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gervais Elementary School?
Gervais Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gervais Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gervais Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gervais Elementary School rank in OR?
Gervais Elementary School ranks #281 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gervais Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gervais Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Gervais Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gervais Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gervais Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gervais Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gervais Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gervais Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gervais Elementary School?
76.6% of students at Gervais 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
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (503) 792-3803
- Area population (ZIP 97026)
- 3,898
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 97026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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