Enrollment
396
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaverton, OR
Chehalem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chehalem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410192001211
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chehalem Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Beaverton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chehalem Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chehalem Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Beaverton, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chehalem Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chehalem Elementary School
Chehalem Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Beaverton, Oregon, enrolling 396 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Beaverton's public schools, it stands alongside Aloha-Huber Park School (901 students): Chehalem Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Sunset High School (1,812 students) alongside Chehalem 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 Chehalem Elementary School compares
Chehalem 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Oregon - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 13.4%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Chehalem 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 Chehalem 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 Chehalem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chehalem 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 other schools in Beaverton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Aloha-Huber Park School
Standard public school
901 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
International School of Beaverton
Standard public school
870 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Beaver Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
778 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy
Standard public school
690 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Vose Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chehalem Elementary School
How many students attend Chehalem Elementary School?
Chehalem Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaverton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chehalem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chehalem Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Chehalem Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Chehalem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chehalem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chehalem Elementary School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Beaverton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chehalem Elementary School?
Chehalem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chehalem Elementary School rank among schools in Beaverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chehalem Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Beaverton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaverton on the city page.
Is Chehalem Elementary School a good school?
Chehalem Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Chehalem 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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