Enrollment
433
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Estacada, OR
Clackamas River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clackamas River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410470000139
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clackamas River Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Estacada · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clackamas River Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clackamas River Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Estacada, OR.
School address
District: Estacada Sd 108 · Oregon
NCES ID 410470000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clackamas River Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clackamas River Elementary School
Clackamas River Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Estacada, Oregon, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Oregon schools and 23% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Estacada Sd 108 spends $9,772 per pupil, 46% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Estacada's elementary schools, it stands alongside River Mill Elementary School (506 students): Clackamas River Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 23:1).
Estacada Sd 108 also operates Summit Learning Charter (1,355 students) and Estacada High School (558 students) alongside Clackamas River 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 Clackamas River Elementary School compares
Clackamas River 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 20% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Oregon - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$9,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Clackamas River Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estacada Sd 108, which includes Clackamas River Elementary School.
$9,772
Per student
-46%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.7%
Federal 8.6%
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 Clackamas River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Learning Charter | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacada High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Mill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estacada Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clackamas River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 58.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Estacada
1 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 (~433 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clackamas River Elementary School
How many students attend Clackamas River Elementary School?
Clackamas River Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Estacada, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clackamas River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clackamas River Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clackamas River Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Clackamas River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clackamas River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clackamas River Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Estacada, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clackamas River Elementary School?
Clackamas River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Clackamas River Elementary School rank among public schools in Estacada?
By Resource Investment Index, Clackamas River Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Estacada, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Estacada on the city page.
Is Clackamas River Elementary School a good school?
Clackamas River Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Estacada Sd 108?
Besides Clackamas River Elementary School, Estacada Sd 108 also operates Summit Learning Charter (1,355 students), Estacada High School (558 students), and River Mill Elementary School (506 students). See the Estacada Sd 108 district page for the complete list.
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