- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scappoose, OR
Grant Watts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Watts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411098000168
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Watts Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Scappoose · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Watts Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Watts Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Scappoose, OR.
School address
District: Scappoose Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411098000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Grant Watts Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 411098000168 · Scappoose, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 21.2:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Scappoose High School (709 students)
Grant Watts Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Grant Watts Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scappoose High
Scappoose High School
709 students
- Otto Petersen
Otto Petersen Elementary School
416 students
- This school
Grant Watts Elementary School
382 students
- Scappoose Midd
Scappoose Middle School
307 students
- Sauvie Island 212
Sauvie Island School
212 students
- Warren Element 109
Warren Elementary School
109 students
What this shows Grant Watts Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Watts Elementary School compares
Grant Watts 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 40% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$15,166
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Grant Watts Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Scappoose Sd 1j reports $15,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Watts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otto Petersen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scappoose Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sauvie Island School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Watts Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Scappoose
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Watts Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Watts Elementary School?
Grant Watts Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scappoose, OR. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Watts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Watts Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Watts Elementary School?
31.5% of students at Grant Watts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Watts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Watts Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Scappoose, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Watts Elementary School?
Grant Watts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Grant Watts Elementary School rank among public schools in Scappoose?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Watts Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Scappoose, 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 Scappoose on the city page.
What other schools are in Scappoose Sd 1j?
Besides Grant Watts Elementary School, Scappoose Sd 1j also operates Scappoose High School (709 students), Otto Petersen Elementary School (416 students), and Scappoose Middle School (307 students). See the Scappoose Sd 1j district page for the complete list.