Oregon Department of Education

Salem, Oregon — 5 schools

972
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oregon Department of Education operates 5 public schools serving 972 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oregon. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,074 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.

a 226.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 29.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.2% White, 34.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American across the district's schools.

Four Rivers Community School accounts for 34.2% of all Oregon Department of Education student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Oregon Department of Education-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Oregon Department of Education school enrollment varies 4.3× across entities

Oregon Department of Education school enrollment ranges from 86 students (lowest) to 367 students (highest), a spread of 281 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Oregon Department of Education has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Oregon Department of Education student-counselor ratio is 227:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Oregon Department of Education chronic absenteeism rate is 29.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Oregon Department of Education is typically wider than the Oregon Department of Education-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,181
Studio/mo
$1,201
1 BR/mo
$1,560
2 BR/mo
$2,159
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Oregon Department of Education.

White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.7%
Multiracial 8.6%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

226.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oregon Department of Education

School Enrollment
Four Rivers Community School
Charter
367
The Ivy School
Charter
273
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Charter
198
Eagle Charter School
Charter
150
Oregon School for the Deaf
86

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oregon Department of Education?

Oregon Department of Education has 5 schools, including 3 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 972 students.

What is the average rent near Oregon Department of Education?

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

What is the demographic composition of Oregon Department of Education?

Oregon Department of Education students are 49.2% White, 34.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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