- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colton, OR
Colton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410327000109
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colton Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Colton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colton, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Colton Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 410327000109 · Colton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 14.3:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Colton High School (161 students)
Colton Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Colton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colton Elementary School
171 students
- Colton High Sc
Colton High School
161 students
- Colton Virtual
Colton Virtual Academy
153 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle School
110 students
What this shows Colton Elementary School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colton Elementary School compares
Colton Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 43% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Oregon - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$16,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Colton Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Sd 53 reports $16,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton Virtual Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colton Elementary School
How many students attend Colton Elementary School?
Colton Elementary School has 171 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Colton Elementary School?
30.1% of students at Colton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colton Elementary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Colton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colton Elementary School?
Colton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colton Elementary School rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colton Sd 53?
Besides Colton Elementary School, Colton Sd 53 also operates Colton High School (161 students), Colton Virtual Academy (153 students), and Colton Middle School (110 students). See the Colton Sd 53 district page for the complete list.