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.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
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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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
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