EAST ORIENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
East Orient Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Gresham-Barlow SD 10J school district, located in Gresham, OR with about 474 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, East Orient Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
East Orient Elementary School, located in Gresham, Oregon, is a rural public school that serves students in grades K-5 within the Gresham-Barlow School District. Known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff focus on the individual development of each child. The school is situated on a spacious campus, which often allows for unique outdoor learning opportunities and a strong connection to the surrounding neighborhood.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning. By fostering partnerships between parents, staff, and the community, East Orient strives to create a safe and engaging space that encourages curiosity and character growth. With a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school aims to provide a strong educational foundation that readies students for their future transitions into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact East Orient Elementary School at (503) 663-4818 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gresham, OR 97080-8855
(503) 663-4818
EAST ORIENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Gresham, OR with about 474 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
- Total Students:
- 474
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 474 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST ORIENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.