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#1125 of 1,226 schools in OR
Gubser Elementary School
Elementary School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Keizer, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
6610 14th Ave NE, Keizer, OR 97303
- Math 28% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gubser Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
66.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gubser 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,070/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keizer), 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
$81,057
Median home value
$396,700
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Forest Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Optimum Learning Environment Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 1–5 | 1.3 mi | 129 | 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.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #41 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gubser Elementary School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gubser Elementary School
Gubser Elementary School is a public elementary school in Keizer, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,125 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gubser Elementary School
What grades does Gubser Elementary School serve?
Gubser Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gubser Elementary School?
Gubser Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gubser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gubser Elementary School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gubser Elementary School rank in OR?
Gubser Elementary School ranks #1,125 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gubser Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gubser Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Gubser Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gubser Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gubser Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gubser Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gubser Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gubser Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gubser Elementary School?
66.4% of students at Gubser 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3275
- Area population (ZIP 97303)
- 40,893
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 97303; 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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