Enrollment
382
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410600000995
East Orient Elementary School — Gresham, OR
Federal NCES profile for East Orient Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Orient Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Orient Elementary School reports 382 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% below the Oregon average and 54% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 382 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j spends $15,926 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.8% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 9.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Orient Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 58% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Oregon — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,926
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 382 Top 58% in Oregon — larger than 42% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 20.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.0% -58% vs state
NCES ID 410600000995
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.8%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 382:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j, which includes East Orient Elementary School.
$15,926
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 9.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Gresham
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North Gresham Elementary School
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East Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 19:1 students per teacher
Butler Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
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477 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Hollydale Elementary School
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474 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about East Orient Elementary School
How many students attend East Orient Elementary School?
East Orient Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Gresham, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Orient Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Orient Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Orient Elementary School?
24.0% of students at East Orient Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Orient Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Orient Elementary School is White at 61.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gresham, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Orient Elementary School?
East Orient Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.