Enrollment
445
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tillamook, OR
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411232001070
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Tillamook · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Tillamook, OR.
School address
District: Tillamook Sd 9 · Oregon
NCES ID 411232001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Tillamook, Oregon, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.0% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tillamook's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Prairie Elementary School (287 students): East Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 15.9:1).
Tillamook Sd 9 also operates Tillamook High School (729 students) and Tillamook Junior High School (318 students) alongside East Elementary 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 East Elementary School compares
East Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 25% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% 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
37.1%
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
$14,614
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, East Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tillamook Sd 9, which includes East Elementary School.
$14,614
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.4%
Federal 12.6%
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 East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tillamook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tillamook Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Tillamook
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tillamook, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 East Elementary School?
66.0% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Tillamook, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tillamook?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Tillamook, 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 Tillamook on the city page.
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 Tillamook Sd 9?
Besides East Elementary School, Tillamook Sd 9 also operates Tillamook High School (729 students), Tillamook Junior High School (318 students), and South Prairie Elementary School (287 students). See the Tillamook Sd 9 district page for the complete list.
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