- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hilda Lahti Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 410004000176 · Astoria, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14.7:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Knappa High School (131 students)
Hilda Lahti Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
How Hilda Lahti Elementary School compares
Hilda Lahti 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Knappa Sd 4 reports $20,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar elementary schools in Astoria
2 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 (~293 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.