Enrollment
100
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dorena, OR
Dorena School
Federal NCES profile for Dorena School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411158000609
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorena School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 100
- students enrolled
Dorena School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorena School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorena School
Dorena School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Dorena, Oregon, enrolling 100 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 above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 100 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 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students) and Lincoln Middle School (455 students) alongside Dorena 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 Dorena School compares
Dorena 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 | 72.0% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 90% | - | - |
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.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
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
38.0%
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
$14,047
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Dorena School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes Dorena School.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.4%
Federal 13.7%
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 Dorena School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy for Character Education | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorena School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~100 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dorena School
How many students attend Dorena School?
Dorena School has 100 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dorena, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorena School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorena 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 Dorena School?
72.0% of students at Dorena School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorena School?
The largest demographic group at Dorena School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Dorena, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorena School?
Dorena School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
Is Dorena School a good school?
Dorena School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts 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 South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides Dorena School, South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students), Lincoln Middle School (455 students), and Harrison Elementary School (450 students). See the South Lane Sd 45j3 district page for the complete list.
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