- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milwaukie, OR
Bilquist Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bilquist 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 410883000072
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bilquist 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
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bilquist Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bilquist Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883000072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Bilquist Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 410883000072 · Milwaukie, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 18.6:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students)
Bilquist Elementary School grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Bilquist 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 373
Bilquist Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Bilquist Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bilquist Elementary School compares
Bilquist Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Oregon - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$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
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 4.8%
African American 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Bilquist 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 Bilquist 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 Bilquist 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
Ardenwald Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 18.9:1 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bilquist Elementary School
How many students attend Bilquist Elementary School?
Bilquist Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milwaukie, OR. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bilquist Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bilquist Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bilquist Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Bilquist Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bilquist Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bilquist Elementary School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bilquist Elementary School?
Bilquist 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 Bilquist Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bilquist 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 Bilquist 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.