Willagillespie Elementary School

1125 Willagillespie Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willagillespie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30% in OR
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willagillespie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Willagillespie Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Willagillespie Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willagillespie Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#341 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
45-49%
31%
48%
44%
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willagillespie Elementary School's ranking?
Willagillespie Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Willagillespie Elementary School often compared to?
Willagillespie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Willagillespie Elementary School?
443 students attend Willagillespie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Willagillespie Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willagillespie Elementary School?
Willagillespie Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willagillespie Elementary School offer ?
Willagillespie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willagillespie Elementary School part of?
Willagillespie Elementary School is part of Eugene SD 4j School District.

School Reviews

5   8/14/2014
I've been going here since 2nd grade and now this year is my 5th. My parents said that I have improved Academically. I love going to school there. Too bad Mrs ?Dadson is retiring , but I bet the new principal will be awesome too. I was a little run down but they got some renovations done now it's better than Ever.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - emily

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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