Enrollment
228
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gaston, OR
Gaston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gaston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410543001247
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaston Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 228
- students enrolled
Gaston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaston Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaston Elementary School
Gaston Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Gaston, Oregon, enrolling 228 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Gaston Sd 511j, also runs Gaston Jr/Sr High School (246 students).
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 Gaston Elementary School compares
Gaston 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 35% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Oregon - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$15,206
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Gaston 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 Gaston Sd 511j, which includes Gaston Elementary School.
$15,206
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 64.4%
Federal 9.6%
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 Gaston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~228 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gaston Elementary School
How many students attend Gaston Elementary School?
Gaston Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gaston, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaston Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Gaston Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Gaston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gaston Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Gaston, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaston Elementary School?
Gaston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
Is Gaston Elementary School a good school?
Gaston Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Gaston Sd 511j?
Besides Gaston Elementary School, Gaston Sd 511j also operates Gaston Jr/Sr High School (246 students). See the Gaston Sd 511j district page for the complete list.
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