- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grants Pass, OR
Fruitdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fruitdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410690000467
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitdale Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitdale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410690000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fruitdale Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 410690000467 · Grants Pass, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 12.5:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidden Valley High School (522 students)
Fruitdale Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Fruitdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High School
522 students
- North Valley H
North Valley High School
424 students
- Fleming Middle
Fleming Middle School
381 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary School
378 students
- Lorna Byrne Mi
Lorna Byrne Middle School
349 students
- This school
Fruitdale Elementary School
225 students
What this shows Fruitdale Elementary School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fruitdale Elementary School compares
Fruitdale 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 10% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Oregon - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
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
$15,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Fruitdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd reports $15,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fruitdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fleming Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fruitdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Grants Pass
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Redwood Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Allen Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fruitdale Elementary School
How many students attend Fruitdale Elementary School?
Fruitdale Elementary School has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grants Pass, OR. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitdale Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% 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 Fruitdale Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Fruitdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fruitdale Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitdale Elementary School?
Fruitdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Fruitdale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grants Pass on the city page.
What other schools are in Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd?
Besides Fruitdale Elementary School, Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students), North Valley High School (424 students), and Fleming Middle School (381 students). See the Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd district page for the complete list.