Enrollment
426
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newberg, OR
Edwards Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edwards Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410872001270
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwards Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Newberg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwards Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Newberg, OR.
School address
District: Newberg Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410872001270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwards Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edwards Elementary School
Edwards Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newberg, Oregon, enrolling 426 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.6% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 426 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (44%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newberg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mabel Rush Elementary School (378 students): Edwards Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Newberg Sd 29j also operates Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students) and Mountain View Middle School (507 students) alongside Edwards 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 Edwards Elementary School compares
Edwards 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 13% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$15,536
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Edwards 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 Newberg Sd 29j, which includes Edwards Elementary School.
$15,536
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Edwards Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberg Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chehalem Valley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mabel Rush Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antonia Crater Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwards Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 15.8:1 students per teacher
Antonia Crater Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 14:1 students per teacher
Joan Austin Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 13:1 students per teacher
Ewing Young Elementary School
Standard public school
172 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~426 students)
Next steps
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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 an elementary school in Newberg, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Edwards Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Edwards Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
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% of enrollment, in Newberg, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwards Elementary School?
Edwards Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Edwards Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Newberg, 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 Newberg on the city page.
Is Edwards Elementary School a good school?
Edwards Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Newberg Sd 29j?
Besides Edwards Elementary School, Newberg Sd 29j also operates Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students), Mountain View Middle School (507 students), and Chehalem Valley Middle School (422 students). See the Newberg Sd 29j district page for the complete list.
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