Ferndale Elementary School vs Gib Olinger Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Elementary School
Milton-Freewater · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
240 students
Gib Olinger Elementary School
Milton-Freewater · Public elementary · Grades K–3
498 students
| Measure | Ferndale Elementary School Milton-Freewater, Oregon | Gib Olinger Elementary School Milton-Freewater, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 678 | #399 of 678 |
| National rank | #35383 of 50,301 | #34621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 240 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Milton-Freewater | Milton-Freewater |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gib Olinger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 34.8).
- •Ferndale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Ferndale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Gib Olinger Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 84.6%).
- •Gib Olinger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Gib Olinger Elementary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 240.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferndale Elementary School better than Gib Olinger Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gib Olinger Elementary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 34.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ferndale Elementary School and Gib Olinger Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Milton-Freewater and Milton-Freewater in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Elementary School: 240. Gib Olinger Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Elementary School and Gib Olinger Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Ferndale Elementary School is 415th of 678 and Gib Olinger Elementary School is 399th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).