Gilham Elementary School

gilham.4j.lane.edu/

572 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gilham Elementary School, located in the Ferry Street Bridge area of Eugene, Oregon, serves a vibrant community of kindergarten through fifth-grade students within the Eugene 4J School District. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its pupils. With a curriculum designed to meet diverse student needs, Gilham integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between staff, families, and the wider neighborhood. Gilham places a high value on building strong character and community awareness, often incorporating initiatives that encourage students to be responsible and empathetic citizens. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school strives to create a safe, engaging space where curiosity is sparked and every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

572

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	69
Black	12
Asian	25
Two or More	71
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
390 (68.2%)
Two or More
71 (12.4%)
Hispanic
69 (12.1%)
Asian
25 (4.4%)
Black
12 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-6200
Website:	http://gilham.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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 72

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 124