Gilchrist Elementary School

Gilchrist Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilchrist, OR, part of the Klamath County SD. The school serves approximately 131 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 89.5th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 23% proficiency in math, 8 points below the state average and 36% in reading/language arts, 7 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $86,083, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 131 students, Gilchrist Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Gilchrist Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.