Enrollment
350
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Cedar Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410192001210
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Mill Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #26 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Mill Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Mill Elementary School ranks #26 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Mill Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Mill Elementary School
Cedar Mill Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.1% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Oregon average.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sato Elementary School (863 students): Cedar Mill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 22.1:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Sunset High School (1,812 students) alongside Cedar Mill 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 Cedar Mill Elementary School compares
Cedar Mill 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,015
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
White 50.9%
Asian 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Cedar Mill 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 Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Cedar Mill Elementary School.
$15,015
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 Cedar Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 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 (~350 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar Mill Elementary School?
Cedar Mill Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Mill Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Mill Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Cedar Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Mill Elementary School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Mill Elementary School?
Cedar Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cedar Mill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Mill Elementary School ranks #26 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, 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 Portland on the city page.
Is Cedar Mill Elementary School a good school?
Cedar Mill Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Cedar Mill Elementary School, Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students), Sunset High School (1,812 students), and Mountainside High School (1,741 students). See the Beaverton Sd 48j district page for the complete list.
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