Enrollment
374
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmira, OR
Elmira High School
Federal NCES profile for Elmira High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410495000601
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmira High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmira High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmira High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elmira, OR.
School address
District: Fern Ridge Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410495000601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmira High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmira High School
Elmira High School is a mid-sized high school in Elmira, Oregon, enrolling 374 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.4% 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 Veneta Elementary School (340 students) and Fern Ridge Middle School (315 students) alongside Elmira High 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 High School compares
Elmira High 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 39% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Oregon - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Elmira High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fern Ridge Sd 28j, which includes Elmira High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veneta Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fern Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmira Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lane Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmira High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high 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 (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elmira High School
How many students attend Elmira High School?
Elmira High School has 374 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmira, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmira High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmira High School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher 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 High School?
32.3% of students at Elmira High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmira High School?
The largest demographic group at Elmira High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Elmira, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmira High School?
Elmira High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elmira High School rank among public schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmira High School ranks #1 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 High School a good school?
Elmira High School earns 37/100 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 High School, Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Veneta Elementary School (340 students), Fern Ridge Middle School (315 students), and Elmira Elementary School (261 students). See the Fern Ridge Sd 28j district page for the complete list.
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