Enrollment
427
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilsonville, OR
Boones Ferry Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Boones Ferry Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411317001575
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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
Boones Ferry Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wilsonville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Boones Ferry Primary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boones Ferry Primary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wilsonville, OR.
School address
District: West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j · Oregon
NCES ID 411317001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boones Ferry Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boones Ferry Primary School
Boones Ferry Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilsonville, Oregon, enrolling 427 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 427 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 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #156, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j spends $13,465 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wilsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Boeckman Creek Primary School (488 students): Boones Ferry Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.8:1).
West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students) and Wilsonville High School (1,258 students) alongside Boones Ferry 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 Boones Ferry Primary School compares
Boones Ferry 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 44% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Oregon - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$13,465
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 427 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 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Boones Ferry Primary School is more 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 Boones Ferry 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 Boones Ferry Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowrie Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boones Ferry 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 Wilsonville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~427 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Boones Ferry Primary School
How many students attend Boones Ferry Primary School?
Boones Ferry Primary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilsonville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boones Ferry Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boones Ferry Primary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower 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 Boones Ferry Primary School?
29.4% of students at Boones Ferry Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boones Ferry Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Boones Ferry Primary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Wilsonville, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boones Ferry Primary School?
Boones Ferry Primary 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).
How does Boones Ferry Primary School rank among schools in Wilsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Boones Ferry Primary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wilsonville, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilsonville on the city page.
Is Boones Ferry Primary School a good school?
Boones Ferry Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j?
Besides Boones Ferry 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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