Enrollment
430
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, OR
Firwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Firwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411089000107
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firwood Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Firwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sandy, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Oregon
NCES ID 411089000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Firwood Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Firwood Elementary School
Firwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sandy, Oregon, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 430 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon Trail Sd 46 spends $13,107 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sandy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sandy Grade School (327 students): Firwood Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 18.2:1).
Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students) and Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students) alongside Firwood 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 Firwood Elementary School compares
Firwood 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$13,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Firwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon Trail Sd 46, which includes Firwood Elementary School.
$13,107
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Firwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boring Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelso Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Grade School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sandy
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~430 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Firwood Elementary School
How many students attend Firwood Elementary School?
Firwood Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Firwood Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Firwood Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Firwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Firwood Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Sandy, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firwood Elementary School?
Firwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Firwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Firwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sandy, 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 Sandy on the city page.
Is Firwood Elementary School a good school?
Firwood Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Oregon Trail Sd 46?
Besides Firwood Elementary School, Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students), Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students), and Boring Middle School (427 students). See the Oregon Trail Sd 46 district page for the complete list.
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