- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dorena School held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 411158000609 · Dorena, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 14.3:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Cottage Grove High School (640 students)
Dorena School held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.8 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Dorena School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove High School
640 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
455 students
- Harrison Eleme
Harrison Elementary School
450 students
- Bohemia Elemen
Bohemia Elementary School
443 students
- Academy for Ch
Academy for Character Education
354 students
- This school 100
Dorena School
100 students
What this shows Dorena School reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorena School compares
Dorena 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for South Lane Sd 45j3 reports $15,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~100 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.