Sisters SD 6

Sisters, Oregon — 3 schools

1,144
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$19,812
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sisters SD 6 operates 3 public schools serving 1,144 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oregon. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,170 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Deschutes County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,812 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 72.7% local, 22.2% state, and 5.1% 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 $75,632 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #89 of 160 in Oregon against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 320.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.6% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools.

Sisters Elementary School accounts for 42.0% of all Sisters SD 6 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sisters SD 6-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

Sisters SD 6 student-counselor ratio is 320:1 — 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 Sisters SD 6 is typically wider than the Sisters SD 6-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Sisters SD 6 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 Sisters SD 6 is typically wider than the Sisters SD 6-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.1%
Federal
22.2%
State
72.7%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
89 / 160
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,362
Studio/mo
$1,371
1 BR/mo
$1,784
2 BR/mo
$2,481
3 BR/mo
$2,993
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,632
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 Sisters SD 6.

White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 3.1%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
320.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sisters SD 6

School Enrollment
Sisters Elementary School
491
Sisters High School
419
Sisters Middle School
260

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sisters SD 6?

Sisters SD 6 has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,144 students.

How much does Sisters SD 6 spend per student?

Sisters SD 6 spends $19,812 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #89 in Oregon.

What is the average teacher salary in Sisters SD 6?

The average teacher salary in Sisters SD 6 is $75,632 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Sisters SD 6?

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

What is the demographic composition of Sisters SD 6?

Sisters SD 6 students are 84.6% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sisters SD 6?

Sisters SD 6 has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #89 out of 160 districts in Oregon. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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