- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oregon City, OR
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gaffney Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410933000116
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaffney Lane Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Oregon City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaffney Lane Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaffney Lane Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Oregon City, OR.
School address
District: Oregon City Sd 62 · Oregon
NCES ID 410933000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Gaffney Lane Elementary School shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 410933000116 · Oregon City, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 20.9:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students)
Gaffney Lane Elementary School shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gaffney Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oregon City Se
Oregon City Senior High School
1,944 students
- Gardiner Middl 699
Gardiner Middle School
699 students
- Tumwata Middle 685
Tumwata Middle School
685 students
- John Mcloughli 585
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
585 students
- Holcomb Elemen 516
Holcomb Elementary School
516 students
- This school 419
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Gaffney Lane Elementary School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaffney Lane Elementary School compares
Gaffney Lane Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$12,743
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Gaffney Lane Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oregon City Sd 62 reports $12,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gaffney Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardiner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tumwata Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Mcloughlin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaffney Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Oregon City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Redland Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Carus School
Standard public school
325 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Standard public school
203 students 25.4:1 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaffney Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
Gaffney Lane Elementary School has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oregon City, OR. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaffney Lane Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
30.6% of students at Gaffney Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gaffney Lane Elementary School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Oregon City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaffney Lane Elementary School?
Gaffney Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gaffney Lane Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Oregon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaffney Lane Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Oregon City, 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 Oregon City on the city page.
What other schools are in Oregon City Sd 62?
Besides Gaffney Lane Elementary School, Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students), Gardiner Middle School (699 students), and Tumwata Middle School (685 students). See the Oregon City Sd 62 district page for the complete list.