- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Edwards Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 410872001270 · Newberg, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.7:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students)
Edwards Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Edwards Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberg Senior
Newberg Senior High School
1,244 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
507 students
- This school 426
Edwards Elementary School
426 students
- Chehalem Valle 422
Chehalem Valley Middle School
422 students
- Mabel Rush Ele 378
Mabel Rush Elementary School
378 students
- Antonia Crater 295
Antonia Crater Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Edwards Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwards Elementary School compares
Edwards Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Newberg Sd 29j reports $16,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.