Enrollment
246
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sutherlin, OR
East Sutherlin Primary School
Federal NCES profile for East Sutherlin Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411194000338
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Sutherlin Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Sutherlin · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Sutherlin Primary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Sutherlin Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Sutherlin, OR.
School address
District: Sutherlin Sd 130 · Oregon
NCES ID 411194000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Sutherlin Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Sutherlin Primary School
East Sutherlin Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sutherlin, Oregon, enrolling 246 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, East Sutherlin Primary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Oregon schools and 30% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sutherlin Sd 130 spends $13,763 per pupil, 24% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sutherlin's public schools, it stands alongside Sutherlin Valley Online Academy (87 students): East Sutherlin Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 43.5:1).
Sutherlin Sd 130 also operates Sutherlin High School (371 students) and Sutherlin Middle School (297 students) alongside East Sutherlin Primary 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 Sutherlin Primary School compares
East Sutherlin Primary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 10% in Oregon - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$13,763
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, East Sutherlin Primary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sutherlin Sd 130, which includes East Sutherlin Primary School.
$13,763
Per student
-24%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 67.1%
Federal 13.5%
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 Sutherlin Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherlin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutherlin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Sutherlin Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutherlin Valley Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Sutherlin Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 43.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Sutherlin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Sutherlin Primary School
How many students attend East Sutherlin Primary School?
East Sutherlin Primary School has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sutherlin, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Sutherlin Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Sutherlin Primary School is 12.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% 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 Sutherlin Primary School?
67.2% of students at East Sutherlin Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Sutherlin Primary School?
The largest demographic group at East Sutherlin Primary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Sutherlin, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Sutherlin Primary School?
East Sutherlin Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Sutherlin Primary School rank among public schools in Sutherlin?
By Resource Investment Index, East Sutherlin Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Sutherlin, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sutherlin on the city page.
Is East Sutherlin Primary School a good school?
East Sutherlin Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Sutherlin Sd 130?
Besides East Sutherlin Primary School, Sutherlin Sd 130 also operates Sutherlin High School (371 students), Sutherlin Middle School (297 students), and West Sutherlin Intermediate (284 students). See the Sutherlin Sd 130 district page for the complete list.
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