- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Island City Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 410720001128 · Island City, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 15.4:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: La Grande High School (604 students)
Island City Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Island City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Grande High
La Grande High School
604 students
- La Grande Midd
La Grande Middle School
480 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
403 students
- This school
Island City Elementary School
293 students
- Greenwood Elem 234
Greenwood Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Island City Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Island City Elementary School compares
Island City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for La Grande Sd 1 reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.