Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Gardens Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Gardens Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
67%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School is ranked #294 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Douglas Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Vernon Elementary School, Thurston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
318 students attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Douglas Gardens Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Douglas Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Gardens Elementary School part of?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.
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