- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Cedar Mill Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 410192001210 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 18.4:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (2,423 students)
Cedar Mill Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cedar Mill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
2,423 students
- Sunset High Sc
Sunset High School
1,812 students
- Mountainside H
Mountainside High School
1,741 students
- Aloha High Sch
Aloha High School
1,658 students
- Beaverton High
Beaverton High School
1,436 students
- This school 350
Cedar Mill Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Cedar Mill Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Mill Elementary School compares
Cedar Mill Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,827
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 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.
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
District finance for Beaverton Sd 48j reports $15,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~350 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.