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#693 of 1,226 schools in OR
Willagillespie Elementary School
Elementary School · Eugene Sd 4j · Eugene, OR
An Eugene Sd 4j elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1125 Willagillespie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
- Math 42% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willagillespie Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willagillespie 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eugene), 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
$51,244
Median home value
$472,200
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
30.2%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Buena Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| River Road/el Camino Del Rio Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning Center #1036Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eugene Sd 4j
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #26 of 36
- District spending per student
- $16,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willagillespie Elementary School is listed in Eugene SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willagillespie Elementary School
Willagillespie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eugene, OR, part of Eugene Sd 4j, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willagillespie Elementary School
What grades does Willagillespie Elementary School serve?
Willagillespie Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Willagillespie Elementary School?
Willagillespie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willagillespie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willagillespie Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willagillespie Elementary School rank in OR?
Willagillespie Elementary School ranks #693 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Willagillespie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willagillespie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Willagillespie Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willagillespie Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willagillespie Elementary School a charter school?
No, Willagillespie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willagillespie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Willagillespie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willagillespie Elementary School?
76.3% of students at Willagillespie 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
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (541) 790-7100
- Area population (ZIP 97401)
- 48,186
- Area average commute
- 15.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 97401; 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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