- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Clemens Primary School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 410960001481 · Philomath, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 15:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Philomath High School (453 students)
Clemens Primary School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.8 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Clemens Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Philomath High
Philomath High School
453 students
- Philomath Elem
Philomath Elementary School
368 students
- Philomath Midd
Philomath Middle School
351 students
- Kings Valley C
Kings Valley Charter School
193 students
- This school 165
Clemens Primary School
165 students
- Philomath Acad 73
Philomath Academy
73 students
What this shows Clemens Primary School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clemens Primary School compares
Clemens Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,582
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
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.
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
District finance for Philomath Sd 17j reports $14,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~165 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.