Enrollment
371
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canby, OR
Howard Eccles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard Eccles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410264000132
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Eccles Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Canby · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Eccles Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Eccles Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Canby, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard Eccles Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard Eccles Elementary School
Howard Eccles Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canby, Oregon, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Oregon average.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Canby's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cecile Trost Elementary School (457 students): Howard Eccles Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 13.8:1).
Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students) and Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students) alongside Howard Eccles 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 Howard Eccles Elementary School compares
Howard Eccles 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 60% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Oregon - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Howard Eccles 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 Canby Sd 86, which includes Howard Eccles Elementary School.
$16,078
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 51.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Howard Eccles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Prairie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninety-One School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecile Trost Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carus School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Eccles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Canby
3 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 (~371 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Howard Eccles Elementary School
How many students attend Howard Eccles Elementary School?
Howard Eccles Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canby, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Eccles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Eccles Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Howard Eccles Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Howard Eccles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Eccles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard Eccles Elementary School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Canby, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Eccles Elementary School?
Howard Eccles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Howard Eccles Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canby?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Eccles Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Canby, 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 Canby on the city page.
Is Howard Eccles Elementary School a good school?
Howard Eccles Elementary School earns 40/100 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 Canby Sd 86?
Besides Howard Eccles Elementary School, Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students), Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students), and Ninety-One School (476 students). See the Canby Sd 86 district page for the complete list.
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