Enrollment
516
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oregon City, OR
Holcomb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holcomb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410933000114
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holcomb Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Oregon City · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Holcomb Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Oregon City, OR.
School address
District: Oregon City Sd 62 · Oregon
NCES ID 410933000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holcomb Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holcomb Elementary School
Holcomb Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oregon City, Oregon, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Oregon schools and 40% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon City Sd 62 spends $13,476 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oregon City's elementary schools, it stands alongside John Mcloughlin Elementary School (585 students): Holcomb Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.6:1 vs 25.4:1).
Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students) and Gardiner Middle School (699 students) alongside Holcomb 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 Holcomb Elementary School compares
Holcomb 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$13,476
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Holcomb 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 Oregon City Sd 62, which includes Holcomb Elementary School.
$13,476
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 52.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 Holcomb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardiner Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tumwata Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Mcloughlin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holcomb Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Oregon City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Redland Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
419 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Carus School
Standard public school
325 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Standard public school
203 students 25.4:1 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 (~516 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holcomb Elementary School
How many students attend Holcomb Elementary School?
Holcomb Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oregon City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Elementary School is 24.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holcomb Elementary School?
37.5% of students at Holcomb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holcomb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holcomb Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Oregon City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holcomb Elementary School?
Holcomb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Holcomb Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Oregon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Oregon City, 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 Oregon City on the city page.
Is Holcomb Elementary School a good school?
Holcomb Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Oregon City Sd 62?
Besides Holcomb Elementary School, Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students), Gardiner Middle School (699 students), and Tumwata Middle School (685 students). See the Oregon City Sd 62 district page for the complete list.
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