East Orient Elementary School

www.gresham.k12.or.us/eoes

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

366

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Orient Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	50
Black	7
Asian	13
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
254 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
50 (13.7 %)
Two or More
33 (9.0 %)
Asian
13 (3.6 %)
Black
7 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
Phone:	(503)663-4818
Website:	http://www.gresham.k12.or.us/eoes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
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 52

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 81