Enrollment
320
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amity, OR
Amity Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Amity Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410123001260
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amity Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Amity · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Amity Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amity Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Amity, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amity Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amity Elementary School
Amity Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Amity, Oregon, enrolling 320 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 320 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 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amity Sd 4j spends $14,410 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Amity Sd 4j also operates Amity High School (258 students) and Amity Middle School (168 students) alongside Amity 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 Amity Elementary School compares
Amity 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in Oregon - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$14,410
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Amity Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amity Sd 4j, which includes Amity Elementary School.
$14,410
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 65.0%
Federal 8.7%
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 Amity Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amity High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amity Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amity Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Amity Elementary School
How many students attend Amity Elementary School?
Amity Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amity, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amity Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amity Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower 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 Amity Elementary School?
35.1% of students at Amity Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amity Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Amity Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Amity, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amity Elementary School?
Amity Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Amity Elementary School rank among public schools in Amity?
By Resource Investment Index, Amity Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Amity, 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 Amity on the city page.
Is Amity Elementary School a good school?
Amity Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Amity Sd 4j?
Besides Amity Elementary School, Amity Sd 4j also operates Amity High School (258 students) and Amity Middle School (168 students). See the Amity Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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