- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milwaukie, OR
Candy Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Candy Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410933000113
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Candy Lane Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Candy Lane Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Candy Lane Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: Oregon City Sd 62 · Oregon
NCES ID 410933000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Candy Lane Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 410933000113 · Milwaukie, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 24.2:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students)
Candy Lane Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Candy Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oregon City Se
Oregon City Senior High School
1,944 students
- Gardiner Middl 699
Gardiner Middle School
699 students
- Tumwata Middle 685
Tumwata Middle School
685 students
- John Mcloughli 585
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
585 students
- Holcomb Elemen 516
Holcomb Elementary School
516 students
- This school 363
Candy Lane Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Candy Lane Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Candy Lane Elementary School compares
Candy Lane Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 39% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$12,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 40.7%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Candy Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oregon City Sd 62 reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Candy Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardiner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tumwata Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Mcloughlin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Candy Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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
Bilquist Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
View Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 19.3:1 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Candy Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Candy Lane Elementary School?
Candy Lane Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milwaukie, OR. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candy Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Candy Lane Elementary School is 24.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Candy Lane Elementary School?
32.2% of students at Candy Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Candy Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Candy Lane Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Candy Lane Elementary School?
Candy Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Candy Lane Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, Candy Lane Elementary School ranks #7 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 Oregon City Sd 62?
Besides Candy Lane Elementary School, Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students), Gardiner Middle School (699 students), and Tumwata Middle School (685 students). See the Oregon City Sd 62 district page for the complete list.