- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Firwood Elementary School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 411089000107 · Sandy, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 19.5:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy High School (1,420 students)
Firwood Elementary School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Firwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy High Sch
Sandy High School
1,420 students
- Cedar Ridge Mi 471
Cedar Ridge Middle School
471 students
- This school 430
Firwood Elementary School
430 students
- Boring Middle 427
Boring Middle School
427 students
- Kelso Elementa 350
Kelso Elementary School
350 students
- Sandy Grade Sc 327
Sandy Grade School
327 students
What this shows Firwood Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firwood Elementary School compares
Firwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Oregon Trail Sd 46 reports $13,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~430 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.