- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OR
Douglas Gardens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Gardens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411167000579
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Gardens Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Gardens Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Douglas Gardens Elementary School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 411167000579 · Springfield, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 16.3:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,229 students)
Douglas Gardens Elementary School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Douglas Gardens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,229 students
- Thurston High
Thurston High School
1,215 students
- Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle School
573 students
- Thurston Middl
Thurston Middle School
524 students
- Agnes Stewart 460
Agnes Stewart Middle School
460 students
- This school 293
Douglas Gardens Elementary School
293 students
What this shows Douglas Gardens Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Gardens Elementary School compares
Douglas Gardens Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 17% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$15,354
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
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Douglas Gardens Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield Sd 19 reports $15,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Gardens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Gardens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverbend Elementary School
Standard public school
424 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Yolanda Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Mt Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Thurston Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Gardens Elementary School
How many students attend Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OR. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Gardens Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
61.6% of students at Douglas Gardens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Gardens Elementary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Gardens Elementary School?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
How does Douglas Gardens Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Gardens Elementary School ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Douglas Gardens Elementary School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.