Enrollment
382
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Watts Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Watts Elementary School
Grant Watts Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Scappoose, Oregon, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 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.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scappoose Sd 1j spends $13,485 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Scappoose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Otto Petersen Elementary School (416 students): Grant Watts Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 19.8:1).
Scappoose Sd 1j also operates Scappoose High School (709 students) and Otto Petersen Elementary School (416 students) alongside Grant Watts 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 Grant Watts Elementary School compares
Grant Watts 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,485
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scappoose Sd 1j, which includes Grant Watts Elementary School.
$13,485
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 50.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grant Watts Elementary School a good school?
Grant Watts Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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