- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Candalaria Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Candalaria Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082000779
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Candalaria Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #21 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Candalaria Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Candalaria Elementary School ranks #21 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Candalaria Elementary School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 411082000779 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 20.8:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Candalaria Elementary School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Candalaria Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 271
Candalaria Elementary School
271 students
What this shows Candalaria Elementary School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Candalaria Elementary School compares
Candalaria Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 56% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Oregon - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$16,685
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
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.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Candalaria Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Candalaria 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Candalaria Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Candalaria Elementary School
How many students attend Candalaria Elementary School?
Candalaria Elementary School has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candalaria Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Candalaria Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Candalaria Elementary School?
82.4% of students at Candalaria Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Candalaria Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Candalaria Elementary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Candalaria Elementary School?
Candalaria Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Candalaria Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Candalaria Elementary School ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Candalaria 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.