- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milton-Freewater, OR
Gib Olinger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gib Olinger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410816001861
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gib Olinger Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Milton-Freewater · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gib Olinger Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gib Olinger Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Milton-Freewater, OR.
School address
District: Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410816001861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Gib Olinger Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 410816001861 · Milton-Freewater, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.2:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcloughlin High School (449 students)
Gib Olinger Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gib Olinger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gib Olinger Elementary School
498 students
- Mcloughlin Hig
Mcloughlin High School
449 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
360 students
- Ferndale Eleme
Ferndale Elementary School
240 students
What this shows Gib Olinger Elementary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gib Olinger Elementary School compares
Gib Olinger Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 51% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Oregon - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$15,651
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 36.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Gib Olinger Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 reports $15,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gib Olinger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcloughlin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gib Olinger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Milton-Freewater
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gib Olinger Elementary School
How many students attend Gib Olinger Elementary School?
Gib Olinger Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milton-Freewater, OR. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gib Olinger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gib Olinger Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Gib Olinger Elementary School?
79.5% of students at Gib Olinger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gib Olinger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gib Olinger Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Milton-Freewater, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gib Olinger Elementary School?
Gib Olinger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gib Olinger Elementary School rank among public schools in Milton-Freewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Gib Olinger Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Milton-Freewater, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7?
Besides Gib Olinger Elementary School, Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 also operates Mcloughlin High School (449 students), Central Middle School (360 students), and Ferndale Elementary School (240 students). See the Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 district page for the complete list.