Enrollment
225
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410378000624
Applegate Elementary School — Eugene, OR
Federal NCES profile for Applegate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Applegate Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Applegate Elementary School reports 225 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Oregon average and 23% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66 spends $23,241 per pupil district-wide, above the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.0% from local sources (property taxes), 49.7% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Applegate Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 31% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,241
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 225 Top 26% in Oregon — larger than 74% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 18.8:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.0% -31% vs state
NCES ID 410378000624
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crow-Applegate-Lorane Sd 66, which includes Applegate Elementary School.
$23,241
Per student
+4%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Eugene, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applegate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Applegate Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Applegate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Applegate Elementary School is White at 90.7%. The school serves a student body in Eugene, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Applegate Elementary School?
Applegate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.