Enrollment
355
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario, OR
Alameda Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alameda Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410927000739
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alameda Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 355
- students enrolled
Alameda Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alameda Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Ontario, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alameda Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alameda Elementary School
Alameda Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ontario, Oregon, enrolling 355 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (29%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% 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 Aiken Elementary School (333 students): Alameda Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 23.8:1).
Ontario Sd 8c also operates Ontario High School (709 students) and Ontario Middle School (471 students) alongside Alameda 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 Alameda Elementary School compares
Alameda 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Oregon - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 65.6%
White 28.7%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Alameda 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 Alameda 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 Alameda Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ontario Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aiken Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 Alameda 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
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Aiken Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 23.8:1 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 (~355 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alameda Elementary School
How many students attend Alameda Elementary School?
Alameda Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alameda Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alameda Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alameda Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alameda Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Ontario, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alameda Elementary School?
Alameda Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Alameda Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Alameda Elementary School ranks #2 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 Alameda Elementary School a good school?
Alameda Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Ontario Sd 8c?
Besides Alameda Elementary School, Ontario Sd 8c also operates Ontario High School (709 students), Ontario Middle School (471 students), and Aiken Elementary School (333 students). See the Ontario Sd 8c district page for the complete list.
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