- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silverton, OR
Central Howell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Howell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411145000852
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Howell Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Howell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Howell Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Central Howell Elementary School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 411145000852 · Silverton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 20:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton High School (1,262 students)
Central Howell Elementary School held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Central Howell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silverton High
Silverton High School
1,262 students
- Silverton Midd 425
Silverton Middle School
425 students
- Robert Frost E 349
Robert Frost Elementary School
349 students
- Mark Twain Ele 314
Mark Twain Elementary
314 students
- Butte Creek El 303
Butte Creek Elementary School
303 students
- This school 160
Central Howell Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Central Howell Elementary School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Howell Elementary School compares
Central Howell Elementary 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 74% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Oregon - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$16,148
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Central Howell Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Falls Sd 4j reports $16,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Howell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Howell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Silverton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Victor Point Elementary School
Standard public school
205 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Bethany Charter School
Standard public school
136 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
119 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Community Roots School
Standard public school
99 students 16.5:1 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Howell Elementary School
How many students attend Central Howell Elementary School?
Central Howell Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silverton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Howell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Howell Elementary School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Howell Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Central Howell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Howell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Howell Elementary School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Silverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Howell Elementary School?
Central Howell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Central Howell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Howell Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, 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 Silverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides Central Howell Elementary School, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students), Silverton Middle School (425 students), and Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.