Gilbert Heights Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portland, Oregon 97236 · David Douglas SD 40
#539 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon
#40650 of 50,301 nationally
About Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is a public elementary located in Portland, in the David Douglas SD 40 school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 405 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 539th of 678 ranked elementary schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (44th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 405.
There are 149 schools in Portland; Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks 106th of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)107.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gilbert Heights Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 107.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alice Ott Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students · 1.2 km away
Gilbert Park Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students · 1.2 km away
Ron Russell Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students · 1.4 km away
West Powellhurst Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 1.5 km away
Earl Boyles Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students · 1.6 km away
Arthur Academy
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
156 students · 1.7 km away
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students · 2.0 km away
Mill Park Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 2.3 km away
Lent Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students · 2.6 km away
Cherry Park Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
Warrenton Grade School
Warrenton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Lava Ridge Elementary School
Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
Riverdale Grade School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
406 students
Central Elementary School
La Grande · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
West Park Elementary School
Hermiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
Oak Creek Elementary School
Lake Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert Heights Elementary School a good school?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 26.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #539 of 678 in Oregon. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gilbert Heights Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School ranks #539 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon and #40650 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School had 405 students in 2025.
Is Gilbert Heights Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gilbert Heights Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.