Enrollment
426
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410872001270
Edwards Elementary School — Newberg, OR
Federal NCES profile for Edwards Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 28
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: Newberg Sd 29j · 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)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwards Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edwards Elementary School reports 426 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Oregon average and 15% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 213 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newberg Sd 29j spends $21,666 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.1% from local sources (property taxes), 48.9% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Edwards 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 3% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 67% | — | — |
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
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Oregon — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$21,666
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 426 Top 67% in Oregon — larger than 33% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.6% +3% vs state
NCES ID 410872001270
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 43.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 213:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newberg Sd 29j, which includes Edwards Elementary School.
$21,666
Per student
-3%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 48.9%
Federal 9.0%
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
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Newberg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mabel Rush Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Antonia Crater Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Joan Austin Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Young Elementary School
Standard public school
172 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Edwards Elementary School
How many students attend Edwards Elementary School?
Edwards Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Newberg, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwards Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Edwards Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwards Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edwards Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newberg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwards Elementary School?
Edwards Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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.