Enrollment
365
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Earl Boyles Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Earl Boyles Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410394004180
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl Boyles Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #6 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl Boyles Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Boyles Elementary ranks #6 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394004180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earl Boyles Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earl Boyles Elementary
Earl Boyles Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 365 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.9% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Portland's public schools, it stands alongside Bonny Slope Elementary School (602 students): Earl Boyles Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 17.7:1).
David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students) and Ron Russell Middle School (780 students) alongside Earl Boyles Elementary.
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 Earl Boyles Elementary compares
Earl Boyles Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 66% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Oregon - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$19,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 29.8%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Earl Boyles Elementary is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for David Douglas Sd 40, which includes Earl Boyles Elementary.
$19,860
Per student
+10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 68.6%
Federal 15.7%
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 Earl Boyles Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl Boyles Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Earl Boyles Elementary
How many students attend Earl Boyles Elementary?
Earl Boyles Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Boyles Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Boyles Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Earl Boyles Elementary?
87.9% of students at Earl Boyles Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl Boyles Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Earl Boyles Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 32.0% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Boyles Elementary?
Earl Boyles Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Earl Boyles Elementary rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Boyles Elementary ranks #6 of 23 schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Earl Boyles Elementary a good school?
Earl Boyles Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Oregon schools. It is also more 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 David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides Earl Boyles Elementary, David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students), Ron Russell Middle School (780 students), and Floyd Light Middle School (684 students). See the David Douglas Sd 40 district page for the complete list.
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