Enrollment
165
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philomath, OR
Clemens Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Clemens Primary 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 410960001481
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clemens Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Philomath · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clemens Primary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clemens Primary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Philomath, OR.
School address
District: Philomath Sd 17j · Oregon
NCES ID 410960001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clemens Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clemens Primary School
Clemens Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Philomath, Oregon, enrolling 165 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Philomath Sd 17j spends $14,221 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Philomath's elementary schools, it stands alongside Philomath Elementary School (368 students): Clemens Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.7:1).
Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students) and Philomath Elementary School (368 students) alongside Clemens Primary 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 Clemens Primary School compares
Clemens Primary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 51% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Oregon - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$14,221
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 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Clemens Primary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philomath Sd 17j, which includes Clemens Primary School.
$14,221
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 57.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Clemens Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Philomath Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Philomath Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kings Valley Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philomath Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clemens Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 36.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Philomath
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 (~165 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clemens Primary School
How many students attend Clemens Primary School?
Clemens Primary School has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philomath, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clemens Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clemens Primary School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Clemens Primary School?
25.7% of students at Clemens Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clemens Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Clemens Primary School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Philomath, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clemens Primary School?
Clemens Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Clemens Primary School rank among public schools in Philomath?
By Resource Investment Index, Clemens Primary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Philomath, 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 Philomath on the city page.
Is Clemens Primary School a good school?
Clemens Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Philomath Sd 17j?
Besides Clemens Primary School, Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students), Philomath Elementary School (368 students), and Philomath Middle School (351 students). See the Philomath Sd 17j district page for the complete list.
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