Enrollment
384
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gervais, OR
Gervais Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gervais Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410001500821
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gervais Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gervais · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gervais Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gervais Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gervais, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gervais Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gervais Elementary School
Gervais Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gervais, Oregon, enrolling 384 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (25%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gervais Sd 1 spends $12,866 per pupil, 29% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gervais Sd 1 also operates Frontier Charter Academy (341 students) and Gervais High School (324 students) alongside Gervais 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 Gervais Elementary School compares
Gervais 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Oregon - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$12,866
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
White 24.5%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Gervais Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gervais Sd 1, which includes Gervais Elementary School.
$12,866
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 69.5%
Federal 14.3%
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 Gervais Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Charter Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gervais High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gervais Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gervais Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gervais Elementary School
How many students attend Gervais Elementary School?
Gervais Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gervais, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gervais Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gervais Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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 Gervais Elementary School?
74.6% of students at Gervais Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gervais Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gervais Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Gervais, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gervais Elementary School?
Gervais Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Gervais Elementary School rank among public schools in Gervais?
By Resource Investment Index, Gervais Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gervais, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gervais on the city page.
Is Gervais Elementary School a good school?
Gervais Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Gervais Sd 1?
Besides Gervais Elementary School, Gervais Sd 1 also operates Frontier Charter Academy (341 students), Gervais High School (324 students), and Gervais Middle School (198 students). See the Gervais Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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