Enrollment
186
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crane, OR
Crane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410360000365
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crane Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Crane · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crane Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crane Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Crane, OR.
School address
District: Harney County Sd 4 · Oregon
NCES ID 410360000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crane Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crane Elementary School
Crane Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Crane, Oregon, enrolling 186 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 186 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.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Harney County Sd 4 spends $8,704 per pupil, 52% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Harney County Sd 4, also runs Oregon Family School (919 students).
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 Crane Elementary School compares
Crane 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 35% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Oregon - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$8,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Crane Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harney County Sd 4, which includes Crane Elementary School.
$8,704
Per student
-52%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 91.1%
Federal 3.6%
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 Crane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Family School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~186 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crane Elementary School
How many students attend Crane Elementary School?
Crane Elementary School has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crane, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crane Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher 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 Crane Elementary School?
34.5% of students at Crane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crane Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Crane, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crane Elementary School?
Crane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Crane Elementary School rank among public schools in Crane?
By Resource Investment Index, Crane Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Crane, 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 Crane on the city page.
Is Crane Elementary School a good school?
Crane Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Harney County Sd 4?
Besides Crane Elementary School, Harney County Sd 4 also operates Oregon Family School (919 students). See the Harney County Sd 4 district page for the complete list.
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