Enrollment
32
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blodgett, OR
Blodgett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blodgett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410960000020
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blodgett Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 32
- students enrolled
Blodgett Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Philomath Sd 17j · Oregon
NCES ID 410960000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blodgett Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blodgett Elementary School
Blodgett Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Blodgett, Oregon, enrolling 32 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.1% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Oregon average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Oregon schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Philomath Sd 17j spends $14,221 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students) and Philomath Elementary School (368 students) alongside Blodgett 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 Blodgett Elementary School compares
Blodgett 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 79% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Oregon - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$14,221
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.3%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Blodgett Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philomath Sd 17j, which includes Blodgett Elementary School.
$14,221
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 57.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Blodgett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philomath Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philomath Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kings Valley Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clemens Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blodgett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~32 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blodgett Elementary School
How many students attend Blodgett Elementary School?
Blodgett Elementary School has 32 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blodgett, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blodgett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blodgett Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blodgett Elementary School?
11.1% of students at Blodgett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blodgett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blodgett Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Blodgett, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blodgett Elementary School?
Blodgett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
Is Blodgett Elementary School a good school?
Blodgett Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon. 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 Philomath Sd 17j?
Besides Blodgett Elementary School, Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students), Philomath Elementary School (368 students), and Philomath Middle School (351 students). See the Philomath Sd 17j district page for the complete list.
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