Enrollment
27
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gearhart Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gearhart Elementary School
Gearhart Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Bly, Oregon, enrolling 27 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27:1 is larger than about 96% of Oregon schools and 53% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 78.1% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Oregon schools, with 27 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Klamath County Sd spends $14,025 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students) and Mazama High School (690 students) alongside Gearhart 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 Gearhart Elementary School compares
Gearhart 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,025
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath County Sd, which includes Gearhart Elementary School.
$14,025
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 63.0%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~27 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Gearhart Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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