Gilbert Heights Elementary School
Portland, OR · David Douglas SD 40
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
536th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▼ Declining
12839 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97236
(503)256-6502NCES ID 410394001029Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Gilbert Heights Elementary School 536th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 210 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 413 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 32.9% | ▲ 12.9 pts | |
| White | 49.1% | 24.0% | ▼ 25.1 pts | |
| Asian | 14.2% | 17.9% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 12.3% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 10.7% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.1% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $438K in zip 97236 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Gilbert Heights Elementary School
- #571Gilbert Park Elementary SchoolDavid Douglas SD 40 · 0.8 mi away571st of 675
ELA 26% ▼2 · Math 19% ▼3Compare - #575West Powellhurst Elementary SchoolDavid Douglas SD 40 · 0.9 mi away575th of 675
ELA 24% ▼4 · Math 20% ▼2Compare - #551Earl Boyles ElementaryDavid Douglas SD 40 · 1 mi away551st of 675
ELA 29% ▲1 · Math 18% ▼4Compare - #138Arthur AcademyDavid Douglas SD 40 · 1.1 mi away · charter138th of 675
ELA 65% ▲37 · Math 45% ▲23Compare - #618Lincoln Park Elementary SchoolDavid Douglas SD 40 · 1.3 mi away618th of 675
ELA 21% ▼7 · Math 16% ▼6Compare - #525Mill Park Elementary SchoolDavid Douglas SD 40 · 1.4 mi away525th of 675
ELA 29% ▲1 · Math 23% ▲1Compare - #284Lent Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.6 mi away284th of 675
ELA 47% ▲19 · Math 37% ▲15Compare - #231Cherry Park Elementary SchoolDavid Douglas SD 40 · 1.7 mi away231st of 675
ELA 48% ▲20 · Math 42% ▲20Compare
What school district is Gilbert Heights Elementary School in?
Gilbert Heights Elementary School is part of the David Douglas SD 40 district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Gilbert Heights Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gilbert Heights Elementary School 536th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gilbert Heights Elementary School?
Hispanic 33%, White 24%, Asian 18%, Black 12% (413 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gilbert Heights Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97236 is $438K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.