Enrollment
419
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaffney Lane Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Gaffney Lane Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oregon City, Oregon, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 419 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 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon City Sd 62 spends $13,476 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oregon City's elementary schools, it stands alongside John Mcloughlin Elementary School (585 students): Gaffney Lane Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 25.4:1).
Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students) and Gardiner Middle School (699 students) alongside Gaffney Lane 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 Gaffney Lane Elementary School compares
Gaffney Lane 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,476
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon City Sd 62, which includes Gaffney Lane Elementary School.
$13,476
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 52.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~419 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gaffney Lane Elementary School a good school?
Gaffney Lane Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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