Enrollment
457
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canby, OR
Cecile Trost Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cecile Trost Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410264000165
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecile Trost Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Canby · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecile Trost Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecile Trost Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Canby, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecile Trost Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecile Trost Elementary School
Cecile Trost Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canby, Oregon, enrolling 457 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 457 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (28%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Canby's elementary schools, it stands alongside Howard Eccles Elementary School (371 students): Cecile Trost Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16.1:1).
Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students) and Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students) alongside Cecile Trost 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 Cecile Trost Elementary School compares
Cecile Trost 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Oregon - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$16,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 69.6%
White 28.4%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Cecile Trost Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canby Sd 86, which includes Cecile Trost Elementary School.
$16,078
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Cecile Trost Elementary 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninety-One School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Eccles Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carus School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecile Trost Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Canby
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cecile Trost Elementary School
How many students attend Cecile Trost Elementary School?
Cecile Trost Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canby, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecile Trost Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecile Trost Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% 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 Cecile Trost Elementary School?
40.7% of students at Cecile Trost Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecile Trost Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cecile Trost Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Canby, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecile Trost Elementary School?
Cecile Trost Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Cecile Trost Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canby?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecile Trost Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Canby, 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 Canby on the city page.
Is Cecile Trost Elementary School a good school?
Cecile Trost Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Canby Sd 86?
Besides Cecile Trost Elementary 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.
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