John Day SD 3

Canyon City, Oregon — 3 schools

470
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,613
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

John Day SD 3 operates 3 public schools serving 470 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oregon. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 465 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Grant County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,613 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 18.5% local, 69.3% state, and 12.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,813 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 70/100, ranked #22 of 160 in Oregon against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 33.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.6% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Humbolt Elementary School accounts for 53.1% of all John Day SD 3 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means John Day SD 3-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

John Day SD 3 school enrollment varies 21× across entities

John Day SD 3 school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 247 students (highest), a spread of 235 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

John Day SD 3 chronic absenteeism rate is 33.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.3%
Federal
69.3%
State
18.5%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
22 / 160
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Grant County county, where this district is located.

$784
Studio/mo
$985
1 BR/mo
$1,127
2 BR/mo
$1,533
3 BR/mo
$1,891
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,813
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in John Day SD 3.

White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Multiracial 2.9%
Other 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

33.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in John Day SD 3

School Enrollment
Humbolt Elementary School
247
Grant Union Junior/Senior High School
206
Seneca Elementary School
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in John Day SD 3?

John Day SD 3 has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 470 students.

How much does John Day SD 3 spend per student?

John Day SD 3 spends $18,613 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #22 in Oregon.

What is the average teacher salary in John Day SD 3?

The average teacher salary in John Day SD 3 is $84,813 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near John Day SD 3?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Grant County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of John Day SD 3?

John Day SD 3 students are 83.6% White, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for John Day SD 3?

John Day SD 3 has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #22 out of 160 districts in Oregon. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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