Willagillespie Elementary School

Willagillespie Elementary School is located at 1125 Willagillespie Road in the rural-fringe area of Eugene. It serves students from grades K-5 and enrolls approximately 443 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. In math, 44% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 48% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 44% female students and 56% male students. The???????????????? learning environment focuses on providing inclusive support and involving the community by having a Gifted & Talented program and developing a wide student portfolio. One of the main factors is the local housing market within the school attendance zone; the median home value in the nearby area is approximately US $435,400, which shows a stable residential trend of families that are looking for access to the school. Parents mention the devoted staff, the lively parent-teacher organization, and the strong community spirit as the main reasons why they consider Willagillespie Elementary School to be one of the best elementary schools in ????????????????Oregon.

Willagillespie Elementary School conducted its annual Spooktacular Night on October 29 as part of the Halloween celebrations. Students and families enjoyed festive activities and community fun throughout the evening.

Q1. How does Willagillespie Elementary promote a supportive and caring school culture?

Ans. Willagillespie goes beyond setting up the basic educational framework by creating an educational environment that is truly nurturing and that every student feels valued, supported and inspired to excel in it.

Q2. How does the school prioritize safety and well-being for students?

Ans. Willagillespie has in place a full range of safety measures that are executed regularly, student wellness is checked frequently and an environment that is both safe and welcoming to learners of all backgrounds is maintained on campus.

Q3. How does Willagillespie Elementary keep families informed and engaged?

Ans. The school strongly relies on the communication updates, newsletters and events to keep the lines of communication open with the families of the students.

Q4. How does the school attend to diverse student needs and opportunities?

Ans. Willagillespie is supporting the community through the implementation of the Gifted & Talented (GT) program, which is the one of the many enrichment activities that can carry different learning profiles.

Q5. How are student efforts and growth recognized at Willagillespie Elementary?

Ans. Student recognition is performed through events that are held across the entire school, the acknowledgment of leadership and the effort, and the celebrations of both academic and character ??????????development.