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#1158 of 1,226 schools in OR
North Gresham Elementary School
Elementary School · Gresham-barlow Sd 10j · Gresham, OR
A Gresham-barlow Sd 10j elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 SE 217th Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
- Math 13% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Gresham Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Gresham Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gresham), 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
$61,793
Median home value
$418,100
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| La Petite Academy - FairviewPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 402 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gresham-barlow Sd 10j
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Gresham Elementary School is listed in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Gresham Elementary School
North Gresham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gresham, OR, part of Gresham-barlow Sd 10j, serving approximately 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,158 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Gresham Elementary School
What grades does North Gresham Elementary School serve?
North Gresham Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Gresham Elementary School?
North Gresham Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gresham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gresham Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Gresham Elementary School rank in OR?
North Gresham Elementary School ranks #1,158 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is North Gresham Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Gresham Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 North Gresham Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Gresham Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Gresham Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Gresham Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Gresham Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Gresham Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Gresham Elementary School?
67.1% of students at North Gresham 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
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.0%
- Phone
- (503) 661-6415
- Area population (ZIP 97030)
- 38,471
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 97030; 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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