Enrollment
109
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gladstone, OR
Gladstone Center for Children and Families
Federal NCES profile for Gladstone Center for Children and Families, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410561001774
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladstone Center for Children and Families earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladstone Center for Children and Families has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Center for Children and Families ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, OR.
School address
District: Gladstone Sd 115 · Oregon
NCES ID 410561001774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladstone Center for Children and Families compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladstone Center for Children and Families
Gladstone Center for Children and Families is a small combined-grade school in Gladstone, Oregon, enrolling 109 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 109 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gladstone Sd 115 also operates John Wetten Elementary School (589 students) and Gladstone High School (559 students) alongside Gladstone Center for Children and Families.
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 Gladstone Center for Children and Families compares
Gladstone Center for Children and Families on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 40% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$15,400
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
Counselors0.3 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 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Gladstone Center for Children and Families is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladstone Sd 115, which includes Gladstone Center for Children and Families.
$15,400
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 54.7%
Federal 10.9%
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 Gladstone Center for Children and Families Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wetten Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter L Kraxberger Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladstone Center for Children and Families's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~109 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gladstone Center for Children and Families
How many students attend Gladstone Center for Children and Families?
Gladstone Center for Children and Families has 109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gladstone, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Center for Children and Families?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Center for Children and Families is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Gladstone Center for Children and Families?
31.9% of students at Gladstone Center for Children and Families are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladstone Center for Children and Families?
The largest demographic group at Gladstone Center for Children and Families is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Gladstone, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladstone Center for Children and Families?
Gladstone Center for Children and Families has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Gladstone Center for Children and Families rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladstone Center for Children and Families ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, 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 Gladstone on the city page.
Is Gladstone Center for Children and Families a good school?
Gladstone Center for Children and Families earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Gladstone Sd 115?
Besides Gladstone Center for Children and Families, Gladstone Sd 115 also operates John Wetten Elementary School (589 students), Gladstone High School (559 students), and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School (343 students). See the Gladstone Sd 115 district page for the complete list.
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