Gervais Elementary School

www.gervais.k12.or.us/gervais-elementary-school/

374 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gervais Elementary School, located in the small agricultural community of Gervais, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gervais School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that addresses the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of its primary-grade students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its student body for success as they transition into middle school, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic program, Gervais Elementary places a significant emphasis on supporting its unique student demographic, which often includes a rich blend of cultural backgrounds and language learners. The school implements various support programs and resources to ensure equitable access to education for all students. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Gervais community, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel safe, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

374

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gervais Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	278
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
278 (74.3 %)
White
87 (23.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Gervais SD 1
Phone:	(503)792-3803
Website:	http://www.gervais.k12.or.us/gervais-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
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 73

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 60