Enrollment
234
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Grande, OR
Greenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410720001126
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in La Grande · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in La Grande, OR.
School address
District: La Grande Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410720001126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenwood Elementary School
Greenwood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in La Grande, Oregon, enrolling 234 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, Greenwood Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Oregon schools and 26% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.6% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Grande Sd 1 spends $14,013 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among La Grande's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (403 students): Greenwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 16.1:1).
La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande High School (604 students) and La Grande Middle School (480 students) alongside Greenwood 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 Greenwood Elementary School compares
Greenwood 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 14% in Oregon - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$14,013
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 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 78.2%
Two or More 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Greenwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Grande Sd 1, which includes Greenwood Elementary School.
$14,013
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 58.2%
Federal 14.2%
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 Greenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Grande Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Island City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in La Grande
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 (~234 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Grande, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% 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 Greenwood Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Greenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in La Grande, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Greenwood Elementary School rank among public schools in La Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in La Grande, 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 La Grande on the city page.
Is Greenwood Elementary School a good school?
Greenwood Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 La Grande Sd 1?
Besides Greenwood Elementary School, La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande High School (604 students), La Grande Middle School (480 students), and Central Elementary School (403 students). See the La Grande Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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