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#374 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 30% in state

Gilchrist Elementary School

Elementary School · Klamath County Sd · Gilchrist, OR

A Klamath County Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

PO Box 668, Gilchrist, OR 97737

  • Math 25% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.6% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$15,812
Chronic Absenteeism68.7%

Students at Gilchrist Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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

74.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gilchrist 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated964/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$86,083

Median home value

$269,400

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Klamath County SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bonanza Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–6Not available234Compare →
Ferguson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–6Not available511Compare →
Henley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–6Not available508Compare →
Keno Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–6Not available170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Klamath County Sd

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#9 of 20
District spending per student
$15,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gilchrist Elementary School is listed in Klamath County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gilchrist Elementary School

Gilchrist Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilchrist, OR, part of Klamath County Sd, serving approximately 131 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gilchrist Elementary School

What grades does Gilchrist Elementary School serve?

Gilchrist Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary School?

Gilchrist Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilchrist Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gilchrist Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gilchrist Elementary School rank in OR?

Gilchrist Elementary School ranks #374 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Gilchrist Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gilchrist Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Gilchrist Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilchrist Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gilchrist Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Gilchrist Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

74.8% of students at Gilchrist 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
131
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Klamath County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.7%
Area population (ZIP 97737)
525
Area median age
46.6
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 97737; 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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