Enrollment
515
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sheridan, OR
Faulconer-Chapman School
Federal NCES profile for Faulconer-Chapman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411122001285
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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
Faulconer-Chapman School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sheridan · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Faulconer-Chapman School has class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Faulconer-Chapman School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sheridan, OR.
School address
District: Sheridan Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 411122001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Faulconer-Chapman School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Faulconer-Chapman School
Faulconer-Chapman School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sheridan, Oregon, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.0% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 515 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sheridan Sd 48j spends $13,527 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sheridan Sd 48j also operates Sheridan Allprep Academy (356 students) and Sheridan High School (211 students) alongside Faulconer-Chapman 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 Faulconer-Chapman School compares
Faulconer-Chapman 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 69% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oregon - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$13,527
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Faulconer-Chapman School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan Sd 48j, which includes Faulconer-Chapman School.
$13,527
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 66.6%
Federal 15.4%
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 Faulconer-Chapman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Allprep Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Faulconer-Chapman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Faulconer-Chapman School
How many students attend Faulconer-Chapman School?
Faulconer-Chapman School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sheridan, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faulconer-Chapman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faulconer-Chapman School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Faulconer-Chapman School?
89.0% of students at Faulconer-Chapman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Faulconer-Chapman School?
The largest demographic group at Faulconer-Chapman School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Sheridan, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Faulconer-Chapman School?
Faulconer-Chapman School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Faulconer-Chapman School rank among public schools in Sheridan?
By Resource Investment Index, Faulconer-Chapman School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sheridan, 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 Sheridan on the city page.
Is Faulconer-Chapman School a good school?
Faulconer-Chapman School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Sheridan Sd 48j?
Besides Faulconer-Chapman School, Sheridan Sd 48j also operates Sheridan Allprep Academy (356 students) and Sheridan High School (211 students). See the Sheridan Sd 48j district page for the complete list.
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