Enrollment
225
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Applegate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Applegate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410378000624
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Applegate Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #30 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Applegate Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Applegate Elementary School ranks #30 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
District: Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66 · Oregon
NCES ID 410378000624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Applegate Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Applegate Elementary School
Applegate Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 225 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Oregon schools and 60% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eugene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow View School (672 students): Applegate Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Its district, Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66, also runs Crow Middle/High School (70 students).
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 Applegate Elementary School compares
Applegate 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 60% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in Oregon - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$20,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Applegate Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66, which includes Applegate Elementary School.
$20,542
Per student
+14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 49.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Applegate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Middle/High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Applegate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Applegate Elementary School
How many students attend Applegate Elementary School?
Applegate Elementary School has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applegate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Applegate Elementary School is 28.1:1, which is 60% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Applegate Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Applegate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Applegate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Applegate Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Applegate Elementary School?
Applegate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Applegate Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Applegate Elementary School ranks #30 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, 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 Eugene on the city page.
Is Applegate Elementary School a good school?
Applegate Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66?
Besides Applegate Elementary School, Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66 also operates Crow Middle/High School (70 students). See the Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66 district page for the complete list.
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