Scappoose SD 1J

Scappoose, Oregon — 8 schools

2,223
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$15,315
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Scappoose SD 1J operates 8 public schools serving 2,223 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oregon. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,251 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Columbia County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,315 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 41.1% local, 50.3% state, and 8.6% 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 $62,347 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #154 of 160 in Oregon against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 307.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 37.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.3% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Scappoose High School accounts for 31.5% of all Scappoose SD 1J student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Scappoose SD 1J-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Scappoose SD 1J school enrollment varies 14× across entities

Scappoose SD 1J school enrollment ranges from 50 students (lowest) to 709 students (highest), a spread of 659 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

Scappoose SD 1J student-counselor ratio is 308:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Scappoose SD 1J is typically wider than the Scappoose SD 1J-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Scappoose SD 1J chronic absenteeism rate is 37.6% — 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?

8.6%
Federal
50.3%
State
41.1%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
154 / 160
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,570
Studio/mo
$1,677
1 BR/mo
$1,922
2 BR/mo
$2,619
3 BR/mo
$3,109
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,347
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 8 schools in Scappoose SD 1J.

White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 7.3%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
307.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Scappoose SD 1J

School Enrollment
Scappoose High School
709
Otto Petersen Elementary School
416
Grant Watts Elementary School
382
Scappoose Middle School
307
Sauvie Island School
Charter
212
Warren Elementary School
109
South Columbia Family School
Charter
66
Scappoose Online Academy
50

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scappoose SD 1J?

Scappoose SD 1J has 8 schools, including 1 high, 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,223 students.

How much does Scappoose SD 1J spend per student?

Scappoose SD 1J spends $15,315 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #154 in Oregon.

What is the average teacher salary in Scappoose SD 1J?

The average teacher salary in Scappoose SD 1J is $62,347 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Scappoose SD 1J?

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

What is the demographic composition of Scappoose SD 1J?

Scappoose SD 1J students are 80.3% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Scappoose SD 1J?

Scappoose SD 1J has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #154 out of 160 districts in Oregon. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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