Enrollment
264
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waldport, OR
Crestview Heights School
Federal NCES profile for Crestview Heights School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410750000657
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview Heights School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waldport · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview Heights School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Heights School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waldport, OR.
School address
District: Lincoln County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410750000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestview Heights School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestview Heights School
Crestview Heights School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Waldport, Oregon, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students) and Taft High School (535 students) alongside Crestview Heights 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 Crestview Heights School compares
Crestview Heights 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Oregon - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$14,560
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 78.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Crestview Heights School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County Sd, which includes Crestview Heights School.
$14,560
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 Crestview Heights School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Case Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview Heights School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~264 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crestview Heights School
How many students attend Crestview Heights School?
Crestview Heights School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waldport, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Heights School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Crestview Heights School?
72.8% of students at Crestview Heights School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview Heights School?
The largest demographic group at Crestview Heights School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Waldport, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview Heights School?
Crestview Heights School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Crestview Heights School rank among public schools in Waldport?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Heights School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waldport, 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 Waldport on the city page.
Is Crestview Heights School a good school?
Crestview Heights School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Lincoln County Sd?
Besides Crestview Heights School, Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students), Taft High School (535 students), and Taft Elementary School (464 students). See the Lincoln County Sd district page for the complete list.
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