Enrollment
159
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irrigon, OR
Irrigon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irrigon 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 410852001598
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irrigon Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Irrigon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Irrigon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irrigon Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Irrigon, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irrigon Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irrigon Elementary School
Irrigon Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Irrigon, Oregon, enrolling 159 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Irrigon Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Oregon schools and 35% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 159 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (43%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Irrigon's elementary schools, it stands alongside A C Houghton Elementary School (221 students): Irrigon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
Morrow Sd 1 also operates Riverside Junior/Senior High School (520 students) and Irrigon Junior/Senior High School (345 students) alongside Irrigon 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 Irrigon Elementary School compares
Irrigon 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Oregon - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$16,420
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 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
White 42.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Irrigon Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morrow Sd 1, which includes Irrigon Elementary School.
$16,420
Per student
-9%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 50.5%
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 Irrigon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irrigon Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Boardman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windy River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A C Houghton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irrigon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Irrigon
1 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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Irrigon Elementary School
How many students attend Irrigon Elementary School?
Irrigon Elementary School has 159 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irrigon, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irrigon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irrigon Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 27% 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 Irrigon Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Irrigon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irrigon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irrigon Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Irrigon, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irrigon Elementary School?
Irrigon 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 Irrigon Elementary School rank among public schools in Irrigon?
By Resource Investment Index, Irrigon Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Irrigon, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Irrigon on the city page.
Is Irrigon Elementary School a good school?
Irrigon Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Morrow Sd 1?
Besides Irrigon Elementary School, Morrow Sd 1 also operates Riverside Junior/Senior High School (520 students), Irrigon Junior/Senior High School (345 students), and Sam Boardman Elementary School (330 students). See the Morrow Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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