- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milwaukie, OR
Ardenwald Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ardenwald 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 410883000070
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ardenwald Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ardenwald Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ardenwald Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883000070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ardenwald Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 410883000070 · Milwaukie, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 18.9:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students)
Ardenwald Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ardenwald Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrienne C. Ne
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
1,536 students
- Clackamas High
Clackamas High School
1,280 students
- Happy Valley M
Happy Valley Middle School
1,158 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
1,060 students
- Rock Creek Mid
Rock Creek Middle School
889 students
- This school 396
Ardenwald Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Ardenwald Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ardenwald Elementary School compares
Ardenwald Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Oregon - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$15,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Ardenwald Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Clackamas Sd 12 reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ardenwald Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ardenwald Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Milwaukie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitcomb Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 18:1 students per teacher
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bilquist Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
View Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Candy Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ardenwald Elementary School
How many students attend Ardenwald Elementary School?
Ardenwald Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milwaukie, OR. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardenwald Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardenwald Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ardenwald Elementary School?
69.5% of students at Ardenwald Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ardenwald Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ardenwald Elementary School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ardenwald Elementary School?
Ardenwald Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ardenwald Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ardenwald Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie on the city page.
What other schools are in North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Ardenwald Elementary School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.