Laurelwood Elementary School in Gaston, OR serves 20 students across grades K–8 in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
It operates as a co–educational institution affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
The student body includes 12.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Laurelwood Elementary provides a regular elementary and secondary program within a small–town environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Laurelwood Elementary School?
The application deadline for Laurelwood Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Laurelwood Elementary School is Westside Christian School (6.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westside Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Early Learning Community At Pacific University
Special Program Emphasis
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Visitation School
(Catholic)
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
9.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westside Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
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Alternative School
1110 N Adair St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 704-8025
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 704-8025
9.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Tualatin Valley Academy ![Tualatin Valley Academy Photo - Kindergarten students in the classroom]( "Tualatin Valley Academy Photo - Kindergarten students in the classroom")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7405 E Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
16.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5585 Sw 209th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 259-1329
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 259-1329
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 260 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Veritas School ![Veritas School Photo]( "Veritas School Photo")
(Christian)
26288 NE Bell Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
17.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westside Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Early Learning Community At Pacific University
Special Program Emphasis
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Visitation School
(Catholic)
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
9.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westside Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Early Learning Community At Pacific University
Special Program Emphasis
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Visitation School
(Catholic)
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
39085 Nw Harrington Road
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2182
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2182
11 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4115 Sw Dilley Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2493
5.5 miles
Gr: K-4 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Gaston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park St, Building D
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7516
5.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Park St, Building B
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7240
5.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1341 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2506
6.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Forest Grove Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1914 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-4600
6.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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