Below Average
#1013 of 1,226 schools in OR
Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · David Douglas Sd 40 · Portland, OR
A David Douglas Sd 40 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12839 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97236
- Math 22% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilbert Heights Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilbert Heights 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$68,582
Median home value
$414,400
Median rent
$1,436/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| West Powellhurst Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Earl Boyles ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Arthur AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 155 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
David Douglas Sd 40
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $21,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is listed in David Douglas SD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of David Douglas Sd 40, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,013 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilbert Heights Elementary School
What grades does Gilbert Heights Elementary School serve?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Heights Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilbert Heights Elementary School rank in OR?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks #1,013 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gilbert Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilbert Heights Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilbert Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gilbert Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilbert Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gilbert Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Gilbert Heights 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (503) 256-6502
- Area population (ZIP 97236)
- 37,864
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 97236; 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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