Gaston Elementary School

www.gastonk12.org

234 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Gaston Elementary School, located at 300 Park St in Gaston, Oregon, serves as the foundational educational institution for the local community within the Gaston School District. As a small, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

Beyond the standard academic curriculum, the school strives to integrate local values into its educational approach. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and engaging with families, Gaston Elementary creates a consistent, student-centered experience. For those looking for specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or current initiatives, the official website at [gaston.k12.or.us](http://www.gaston.k12.or.us) serves as the primary hub for parent resources and school news.

234

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gaston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	27
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (86.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (11.5 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gaston SD 511J
Phone:	(503)985-7240
Website:	http://www.gastonk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 49