- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario, OR
Aiken Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aiken Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410927000741
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aiken Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Aiken Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Ontario, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Aiken Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 410927000741 · Ontario, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 23.8:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ontario High School (709 students)
Aiken Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Aiken Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ontario High S
Ontario High School
709 students
- Ontario Middle
Ontario Middle School
471 students
- Alameda Elemen
Alameda Elementary School
355 students
- This school
Aiken Elementary School
333 students
- May Roberts El
May Roberts Elementary School
302 students
- Cairo Elementa 109
Cairo Elementary School
109 students
What this shows Aiken Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aiken Elementary School compares
Aiken Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 87% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$16,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
White 27.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Aiken Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario Sd 8c reports $16,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aiken Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ontario Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alameda Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| May Roberts Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cairo Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aiken Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Ontario
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alameda Elementary School
Standard public school
355 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
May Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
302 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Annex Charter School
Standard public school
131 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Cairo Elementary School
Standard public school
109 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
90 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aiken Elementary School
How many students attend Aiken Elementary School?
Aiken Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario, OR. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiken Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiken Elementary School is 23.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aiken Elementary School?
98.9% of students at Aiken Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aiken Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aiken Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Ontario, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aiken Elementary School?
Aiken Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aiken Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Ontario, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ontario on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario Sd 8c?
Besides Aiken Elementary School, Ontario Sd 8c also operates Ontario High School (709 students), Ontario Middle School (471 students), and Alameda Elementary School (355 students). See the Ontario Sd 8c district page for the complete list.