- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bly, OR
Gearhart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gearhart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410702000496
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gearhart Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon.
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 27
- students enrolled
Gearhart Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Gearhart Elementary School shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 410702000496 · Bly, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 27:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Henley High School (720 students)
Gearhart Elementary School shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gearhart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henley High Sc
Henley High School
720 students
- Mazama High Sc
Mazama High School
690 students
- Peterson Eleme
Peterson Elementary School
573 students
- Ferguson Eleme
Ferguson Elementary School
524 students
- Shasta Element
Shasta Elementary School
505 students
- This school 27
Gearhart Elementary School
27 students
What this shows Gearhart Elementary School reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gearhart Elementary School compares
Gearhart 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in Oregon - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$15,356
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 74.1%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Gearhart Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Klamath County Sd reports $15,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gearhart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mazama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gearhart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gearhart Elementary School
How many students attend Gearhart Elementary School?
Gearhart Elementary School has 27 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bly, OR. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gearhart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gearhart Elementary School is 27:1, which is 53% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gearhart Elementary School?
78.1% of students at Gearhart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gearhart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gearhart Elementary School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Bly, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gearhart Elementary School?
Gearhart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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).
What other schools are in Klamath County Sd?
Besides Gearhart Elementary School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Mazama High School (690 students), and Peterson Elementary School (573 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.