Enrollment
433
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monmouth, OR
Ash Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ash Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410284001461
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ash Creek Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Monmouth · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ash Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ash Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Monmouth, OR.
School address
District: Central Sd 13j · Oregon
NCES ID 410284001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ash Creek Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ash Creek Elementary School
Ash Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Monmouth, Oregon, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.7% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #309, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (45%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Monmouth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Monmouth Elementary School (468 students): Ash Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 16.7:1).
Central Sd 13j also operates Central High School (1,008 students) and Talmadge Middle School (716 students) alongside Ash Creek 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 Ash Creek Elementary School compares
Ash Creek 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Oregon - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$15,250
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 49.2%
White 44.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Ash Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Sd 13j, which includes Ash Creek Elementary School.
$15,250
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 62.7%
Federal 11.8%
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 Ash Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Talmadge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monmouth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ash Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Monmouth
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~433 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ash Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Ash Creek Elementary School?
Ash Creek Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monmouth, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ash Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ash Creek Elementary School is 18.8:1, 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 Ash Creek Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Ash Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ash Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ash Creek Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Monmouth, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ash Creek Elementary School?
Ash Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Ash Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Monmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ash Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Monmouth, 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 Monmouth on the city page.
Is Ash Creek Elementary School a good school?
Ash Creek Elementary School earns 18/100 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 Central Sd 13j?
Besides Ash Creek Elementary School, Central Sd 13j also operates Central High School (1,008 students), Talmadge Middle School (716 students), and Monmouth Elementary School (468 students). See the Central Sd 13j district page for the complete list.
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