About the School
- 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 Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
Specialized Curriculum
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Waldorf School
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
Alternative School
1110 N Adair St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 704-8025
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
7405 E Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 649-5518
Distance: 16.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
5585 Sw 209th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97078
(503) 259-1329
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
26288 NE Bell Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
Specialized Curriculum
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Waldorf School
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 180 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 85 students
Specialized Curriculum
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 352-1481
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Waldorf School
460 S. Heather Street
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 846-0336
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4189 Nw Visitation Rd
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6990
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
39085 Nw Harrington Road
Banks, OR 97106
(503) 324-2182
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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