Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gubser Elementary School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gubser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gubser Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gubser Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gubser Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#536 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
53%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gubser Elementary School's ranking?
Gubser Elementary School is ranked #536 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Gubser Elementary School often compared to?
Gubser Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Gubser Elementary School?
426 students attend Gubser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gubser Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gubser Elementary School?
Gubser Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gubser Elementary School offer ?
Gubser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gubser Elementary School part of?
Gubser Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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