Gilbert Heights Elementary School

12839 SE Holgate Blvd
Portland, OR 97236

gh.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gilbert Heights Elementary School, located in the David Douglas School District in Southeast Portland, serves a diverse community of learners from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of a district known for its commitment to inclusive education and neighborhood engagement, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus serves as a central hub for its surrounding residential area, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to help every child reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of a multicultural student body, offering various programs to support literacy, numeracy, and overall student well-being. By utilizing the resources of the David Douglas School District, Gilbert Heights provides students with access to specialized instructional support and extracurricular opportunities intended to prepare them for middle school success. With a dedication to equity and community-building, the school strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and enriching educational experience for all students who walk through its doors.

420

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	123
Black	56
Asian	74
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
123 (29.4 %)
White
118 (28.2 %)
Asian
74 (17.7 %)
Black
56 (13.4 %)
Two or More
36 (8.6 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.9 %)

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:	David Douglas SD 40
Phone:	(503)256-6502
Website:	http://gh.ddouglas.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
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 60

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 85