Enrollment
363
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Candy Lane Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Candy Lane Elementary School
Candy Lane Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Milwaukie, Oregon, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Oregon schools and 37% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (41%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 726 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Oregon City Sd 62 spends $13,476 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Milwaukie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitcomb Elementary School (415 students): Candy Lane Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 18:1).
Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students) and Gardiner Middle School (699 students) alongside Candy Lane 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 Candy Lane Elementary School compares
Candy Lane 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,476
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon City Sd 62, which includes Candy Lane Elementary School.
$13,476
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 52.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Candy Lane Elementary School a good school?
Candy Lane Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.
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