Enrollment
325
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410264000100
Carus School — Oregon City, OR
Federal NCES profile for Carus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Canby Sd 86 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carus School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Carus School reports 325 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% below the Oregon average and 31% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 325 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Canby Sd 86 spends $23,964 per pupil district-wide, above the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.7% from local sources (property taxes), 51.5% from the state, and 10.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carus School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Oregon — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,964
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 325 Top 47% in Oregon — larger than 53% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.9% -38% vs state
NCES ID 410264000100
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 325:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.5%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canby Sd 86, which includes Carus School.
$23,964
Per student
+7%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 51.5%
Federal 10.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Carus School
How many students attend Carus School?
Carus School has 325 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Oregon City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carus School is 16.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carus School?
35.9% of students at Carus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carus School?
The largest demographic group at Carus School is White at 76.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Oregon City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carus School?
Carus School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.