Enrollment
171
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colton Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colton Elementary School
Colton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Colton, Oregon, enrolling 171 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Colton Sd 53 also operates Colton High School (161 students) and Colton Virtual Academy (153 students) alongside Colton 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 Colton Elementary School compares
Colton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colton Sd 53, which includes Colton Elementary School.
$18,892
Per student
+4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 54.4%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~171 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Colton on the city page.
Is Colton Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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