Douglas Gardens Elementary School

www.springfield.k12.or.us/dges

318 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Douglas Gardens Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Oregon, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Springfield Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the development of essential social skills. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student curiosity through a blend of core academic subjects and extracurricular engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and home-school collaboration, aiming to create a partnership between educators and families to ensure student success. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, Douglas Gardens strives to prepare its young learners for middle school and beyond. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding district policies, upcoming events, and academic resources, reflecting their focus on being an accessible and active hub within the local Springfield community.

318

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Gardens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	73
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	6

White
214 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
73 (23.0 %)
Two or More
21 (6.6 %)
American Indian
6 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Springfield SD 19
Phone:	(541)744-6387
Website:	http://www.springfield.k12.or.us/dges
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
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 51

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 43