Enrollment
333
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aiken Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aiken Elementary School
Aiken Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ontario, Oregon, enrolling 333 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Oregon schools and 35% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.9% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (28%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ontario Sd 8c spends $14,496 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ontario's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alameda Elementary School (355 students): Aiken Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 17.8:1).
Ontario Sd 8c also operates Ontario High School (709 students) and Ontario Middle School (471 students) alongside Aiken 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 Aiken Elementary School compares
Aiken 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ontario Sd 8c, which includes Aiken Elementary School.
$14,496
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 67.8%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aiken Elementary School a good school?
Aiken Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. 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 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.
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