Gubser Elementary School

gubser.salkeiz.k12.or.us

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gubser Elementary School, located in Keizer, Oregon, is a cornerstone of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply rooted in the local community. It is widely recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic excellence and personal growth. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing core curriculum subjects with enrichment opportunities that help students develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills.

Beyond academics, Gubser Elementary is known for its active community engagement and strong partnership between staff, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, promoting a culture of kindness and mutual respect. With a focus on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond, Gubser utilizes dedicated teaching staff and modern instructional resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to reach their full potential within a nurturing, neighborhood-focused setting.

426

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gubser Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	142
Black	4
Asian	10
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
227 (53.3 %)
Hispanic
142 (33.3 %)
Two or More
41 (9.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.3 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3275
Website:	http://gubser.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
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 70

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gubser Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gubser Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	50.2%
Male	212	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)