Enrollment
293
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Island City, OR
Island City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Island City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410720001128
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Island City Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 293
- students enrolled
Island City Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: La Grande Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410720001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Island City Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Island City Elementary School
Island City Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Island City, Oregon, enrolling 293 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 293 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 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Grande Sd 1 spends $14,013 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande High School (604 students) and La Grande Middle School (480 students) alongside Island City 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 Island City Elementary School compares
Island City 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 22% | 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
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% 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
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Oregon - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$14,013
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Island City 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 La Grande Sd 1, which includes Island City Elementary School.
$14,013
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 58.2%
Federal 14.2%
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 Island City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Grande Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Island City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Island City Elementary School
How many students attend Island City Elementary School?
Island City Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Island City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Island City Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Island City Elementary School?
64.3% of students at Island City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Island City Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Island City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island City Elementary School?
Island City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
Is Island City Elementary School a good school?
Island City Elementary School earns 42/100 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 La Grande Sd 1?
Besides Island City Elementary School, La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande High School (604 students), La Grande Middle School (480 students), and Central Elementary School (403 students). See the La Grande Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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