Enrollment
261
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmira, OR
Elmira Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elmira Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410495000597
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmira Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmira Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmira Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elmira, OR.
School address
District: Fern Ridge Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410495000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmira Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmira Elementary School
Elmira Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elmira, Oregon, enrolling 261 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fern Ridge Sd 28j spends $14,112 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Elmira High School (374 students) and Veneta Elementary School (340 students) alongside Elmira 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 Elmira Elementary School compares
Elmira 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Oregon - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
80.5%
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
$14,112
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Elmira Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fern Ridge Sd 28j, which includes Elmira Elementary School.
$14,112
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.2%
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 Elmira Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veneta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fern Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lane Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmira Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~261 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elmira Elementary School
How many students attend Elmira Elementary School?
Elmira Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmira, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmira Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmira Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Elmira Elementary School?
32.5% of students at Elmira Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmira Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elmira Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Elmira, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmira Elementary School?
Elmira Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Elmira Elementary School rank among public schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmira Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elmira, 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 Elmira on the city page.
Is Elmira Elementary School a good school?
Elmira Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Fern Ridge Sd 28j?
Besides Elmira Elementary School, Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Elmira High School (374 students), Veneta Elementary School (340 students), and Fern Ridge Middle School (315 students). See the Fern Ridge Sd 28j district page for the complete list.
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