Enrollment
222
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Linn, OR
Bolton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bolton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411317001447
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolton Primary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in West Linn · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolton Primary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolton Primary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Linn, OR.
School address
District: West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j · Oregon
NCES ID 411317001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bolton Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bolton Primary School
Bolton Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Linn, Oregon, enrolling 222 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.8% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j spends $13,465 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Linn's public schools, it stands alongside Trillium Creek Primary School (480 students): Bolton Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 20:1).
West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students) and Wilsonville High School (1,258 students) alongside Bolton Primary 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 Bolton Primary School compares
Bolton Primary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 83% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Oregon - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,465
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 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Bolton Primary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j, which includes Bolton Primary School.
$13,465
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 3.1%
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 Bolton Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilsonville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowrie Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolton Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in West Linn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trillium Creek Primary School
Standard public school
480 students 20:1 students per teacher
Willamette Primary School
Standard public school
384 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sunset Primary School
Standard public school
375 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Cedaroak Park Primary School
Standard public school
348 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Stafford Primary School
Standard public school
323 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~222 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bolton Primary School
How many students attend Bolton Primary School?
Bolton Primary School has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Linn, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolton Primary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Bolton Primary School?
8.8% of students at Bolton Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bolton Primary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in West Linn, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolton Primary School?
Bolton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Bolton Primary School rank among schools in West Linn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolton Primary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in West Linn, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Linn on the city page.
Is Bolton Primary School a good school?
Bolton Primary School earns 57/100 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 West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j?
Besides Bolton Primary School, West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students), Wilsonville High School (1,258 students), and Rosemont Ridge Middle School (699 students). See the West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j district page for the complete list.
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