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
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.: 13:1
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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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
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