Enrollment
293
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Astoria, OR
Hilda Lahti Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilda Lahti Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410004000176
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilda Lahti Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilda Lahti Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilda Lahti Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Astoria, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hilda Lahti Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hilda Lahti Elementary School
Hilda Lahti Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Astoria, Oregon, enrolling 293 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 293 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Astoria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lewis & Clark Elementary School (352 students): Hilda Lahti Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 13.5:1).
Its district, Knappa Sd 4, also runs Knappa High School (131 students).
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 Hilda Lahti Elementary School compares
Hilda Lahti 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 56% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Oregon - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$17,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Hilda Lahti Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knappa Sd 4, which includes Hilda Lahti Elementary School.
$17,953
Per student
-1%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 62.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Hilda Lahti Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knappa High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilda Lahti Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Astoria
2 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 (~293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hilda Lahti Elementary School
How many students attend Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Astoria, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilda Lahti Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Hilda Lahti Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hilda Lahti Elementary School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Astoria, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilda Lahti Elementary School?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hilda Lahti Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilda Lahti Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Astoria, 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 Astoria on the city page.
Is Hilda Lahti Elementary School a good school?
Hilda Lahti Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Knappa Sd 4?
Besides Hilda Lahti Elementary School, Knappa Sd 4 also operates Knappa High School (131 students). See the Knappa Sd 4 district page for the complete list.
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