Drinking Gourd Elementary School in Eugene, OR, is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving kindergarten through 5th grade students in a midsize suburban community.
The school has a total enrollment of 9 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by one teacher.
Approximately 29% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
The school's small enrollment size and alternative program type offer a distinctive option among Eugene's private elementary schools.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 25%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Drinking Gourd Elementary School?
The application deadline for Drinking Gourd Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Drinking Gourd Elementary School is Nature Discovery Christian School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Messiah Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Messiah Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3280 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 688-0735
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 688-0735
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
90980 River Road
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1900 Kingsley Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Allison Park Christian Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool (Disciples of Christ)
1520 Echo Hollow Rd
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 689-0265
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 689-0265
2.3 miles
Gr: K | 34 students
Looking Glass - River Road
Special Education School
550 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
90980 River Road
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1900 Kingsley Rd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-2234
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Looking Glass - River Road
Special Education School
550 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program
All-girls | Alternative School
550 River Rd
Eugene
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
2.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Looking Glass New Roads School
Alternative School
945 W 7th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
90980 River Road
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Looking Glass - River Road
Special Education School
550 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 246-1146
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students
Looking Glass Pathways Girls Program
All-girls | Alternative School
550 River Rd
Eugene
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
2.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
2500 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 686-8655
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 686-8655
3.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Messiah Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3280 River Rd
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 688-0735
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 688-0735
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
90980 River Road
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
Junction City, OR 97448
(541) 689-3027
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Allison Park Christian Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool (Disciples of Christ)
1520 Echo Hollow Rd
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 689-0265
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 689-0265
2.3 miles
Gr: K | 34 students
The Toy Box
Special Education School
1132 Valley Butte Dr
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 344-6833
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
2895 Chad Drive
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
Eugene, OR 97408
(541) 554-1517
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 Hyacinth St
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 688-2620
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 688-2620
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 Irvington Dr
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4870
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4870
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
North Eugene High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Silver Ln
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4500
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4500
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,079 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Yujin Gakuen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2855 Lincoln St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-4606
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-4606
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Howard Ave
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4900
Eugene, OR 97404
(541) 790-4900
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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