Enrollment
426
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Battle Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082001819
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Creek Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #28 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Battle Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Creek Elementary School ranks #28 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Battle Creek Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Battle Creek Elementary School
Battle Creek Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Salem, Oregon, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.0% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 426 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 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Salem's elementary schools, it stands alongside Auburn Elementary School (592 students): Battle Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 19.1:1).
Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students) and South Salem High School (2,195 students) alongside Battle 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 Battle Creek Elementary School compares
Battle 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 74% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$15,528
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 13.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Battle Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Battle Creek Elementary School.
$15,528
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 Battle Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~426 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Battle Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Battle Creek Elementary School?
Battle Creek Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Creek Elementary School?
92.0% of students at Battle Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Creek Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Creek Elementary School?
Battle Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Battle Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Battle Creek Elementary School ranks #28 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
Is Battle Creek Elementary School a good school?
Battle Creek Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Battle Creek Elementary School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.
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