Enrollment
168
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gresham, OR
Gresham Arthur Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gresham Arthur Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410600001733Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gresham Arthur Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gresham Arthur Academy has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gresham Arthur Academy ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600001733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gresham Arthur Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gresham Arthur Academy
Gresham Arthur Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Gresham, Oregon, enrolling 168 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 168 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j spends $13,227 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gresham's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Gresham Elementary School (584 students): Gresham Arthur Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 20.9:1).
Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students) and Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students) alongside Gresham Arthur Academy.
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 Gresham Arthur Academy compares
Gresham Arthur Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Oregon - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Gresham Arthur Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j, which includes Gresham Arthur Academy.
$13,227
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 Gresham Arthur Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Barlow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gresham Arthur Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Gresham
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
East Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Butler Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Hollydale Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~168 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gresham Arthur Academy
How many students attend Gresham Arthur Academy?
Gresham Arthur Academy has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gresham, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gresham Arthur Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gresham Arthur Academy is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher 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 Gresham Arthur Academy?
41.9% of students at Gresham Arthur Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gresham Arthur Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gresham Arthur Academy is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gresham Arthur Academy?
Gresham Arthur Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gresham Arthur Academy rank among elementary schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Gresham Arthur Academy ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gresham on the city page.
Is Gresham Arthur Academy a good school?
Gresham Arthur Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Gresham Arthur Academy, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), and Metro East Web Academy (759 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.
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