Enrollment
225
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Clear Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410204000616
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #24 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Lake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Elementary School ranks #24 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Lake Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Lake Elementary School
Clear Lake Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 225 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.2:1, Clear Lake Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Oregon schools and 25% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.0% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eugene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow View School (672 students): Clear Lake Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 18.7:1).
Bethel Sd 52 also operates Willamette High School (1,455 students) and Meadow View School (672 students) alongside Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake Elementary School compares
Clear Lake 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Oregon - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$15,041
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Clear Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel Sd 52, which includes Clear Lake Elementary School.
$15,041
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 53.6%
Federal 15.5%
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 Clear Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
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 (~225 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Clear Lake Elementary School?
Clear Lake Elementary School has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% 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 Clear Lake Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Clear Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake Elementary School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake Elementary School?
Clear Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Clear Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Elementary School ranks #24 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, 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 Eugene on the city page.
Is Clear Lake Elementary School a good school?
Clear Lake Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Bethel Sd 52?
Besides Clear Lake Elementary School, Bethel Sd 52 also operates Willamette High School (1,455 students), Meadow View School (672 students), and Prairie Mountain School (590 students). See the Bethel Sd 52 district page for the complete list.
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