Enrollment
221
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irrigon, OR
A C Houghton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A C Houghton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410852000858
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A C Houghton Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Irrigon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
A C Houghton Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A C Houghton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Irrigon, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A C Houghton Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at A C Houghton Elementary School
A C Houghton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Irrigon, Oregon, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (42%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Irrigon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Irrigon Elementary School (159 students): A C Houghton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 11.4:1).
Morrow Sd 1 also operates Riverside Junior/Senior High School (520 students) and Irrigon Junior/Senior High School (345 students) alongside A C Houghton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A C Houghton Elementary School compares
A C Houghton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 42.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, A C Houghton Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morrow Sd 1, which includes A C Houghton Elementary School.
$16,420
Per student
-9%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 50.5%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A C Houghton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irrigon Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Boardman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windy River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heppner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A C Houghton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Irrigon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
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Frequently asked questions about A C Houghton Elementary School
How many students attend A C Houghton Elementary School?
A C Houghton Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irrigon, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A C Houghton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A C Houghton Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A C Houghton Elementary School?
67.3% of students at A C Houghton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A C Houghton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A C Houghton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Irrigon, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A C Houghton Elementary School?
A C Houghton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A C Houghton Elementary School rank among public schools in Irrigon?
By Resource Investment Index, A C Houghton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Irrigon, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Irrigon on the city page.
Is A C Houghton Elementary School a good school?
A C Houghton Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morrow Sd 1?
Besides A C Houghton Elementary School, Morrow Sd 1 also operates Riverside Junior/Senior High School (520 students), Irrigon Junior/Senior High School (345 students), and Sam Boardman Elementary School (330 students). See the Morrow Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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