- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oregon City, OR
Carus School
Federal NCES profile for Carus 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 410264000100
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carus School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Oregon City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carus School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carus School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Oregon City, OR.
School address
District: Canby Sd 86 · Oregon
NCES ID 410264000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Carus School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 410264000100 · Oregon City, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.8:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Canby High School (1,402 students)
Carus School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Carus School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canby High Sch
Canby High School
1,402 students
- Baker Prairie 532
Baker Prairie Middle School
532 students
- Ninety-One Sch 476
Ninety-One School
476 students
- Cecile Trost E 457
Cecile Trost Elementary School
457 students
- Howard Eccles 371
Howard Eccles Elementary School
371 students
- This school 325
Carus School
325 students
What this shows Carus School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carus School compares
Carus 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Oregon - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$16,400
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Carus School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canby Sd 86 reports $16,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Prairie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninety-One School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecile Trost Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Eccles Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carus School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Oregon City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Redland Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
419 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Standard public school
203 students 25.4:1 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carus School
How many students attend Carus School?
Carus School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oregon City, OR. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carus School is 14.8:1, 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 Carus School?
35.9% of students at Carus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carus School?
The largest demographic group at Carus School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Oregon City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carus School?
Carus 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 Carus School rank among elementary schools in Oregon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carus School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Oregon City, 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 Oregon City on the city page.
What other schools are in Canby Sd 86?
Besides Carus School, Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students), Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students), and Ninety-One School (476 students). See the Canby Sd 86 district page for the complete list.