Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gervais Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gervais Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Gervais Elementary School's student population of 384 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Gervais Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gervais Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
74%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
25%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gervais Elementary School's ranking?
Gervais Elementary School is ranked #883 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Gervais Elementary School?
384 students attend Gervais Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gervais Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gervais Elementary School?
Gervais Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gervais Elementary School offer ?
Gervais Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gervais Elementary School part of?
Gervais Elementary School is part of Gervais SD 1 School District.
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