Enrollment
430
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Banks, OR
Banks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Banks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410183001176
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Banks · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Banks, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banks Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banks Elementary School
Banks Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Banks, Oregon, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 430 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Banks Sd 13 spends $13,568 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Banks Sd 13 also operates Banks High School (397 students) and Banks Middle School (254 students) alongside Banks 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 Banks Elementary School compares
Banks 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 56% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% 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
50.0%
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
$13,568
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Banks 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 Banks Sd 13, which includes Banks Elementary School.
$13,568
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 59.9%
Federal 6.3%
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 Banks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- 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 (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Banks Elementary School
How many students attend Banks Elementary School?
Banks Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Banks, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banks Elementary School?
23.0% of students at Banks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Banks Elementary School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Banks, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks Elementary School?
Banks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Banks Elementary School rank among public schools in Banks?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Banks, 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 Banks on the city page.
Is Banks Elementary School a good school?
Banks Elementary School earns 27/100 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 Banks Sd 13?
Besides Banks Elementary School, Banks Sd 13 also operates Banks High School (397 students) and Banks Middle School (254 students). See the Banks Sd 13 district page for the complete list.
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