- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newberg, OR
Joan Austin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joan Austin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410872001674
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joan Austin Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Newberg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Joan Austin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joan Austin Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Newberg, OR.
School address
District: Newberg Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410872001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Joan Austin Elementary School shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 410872001674 · Newberg, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 13:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students)
Joan Austin Elementary School shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Joan Austin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newberg Senior
Newberg Senior High School
1,244 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
507 students
- Edwards Elemen 426
Edwards Elementary School
426 students
- Chehalem Valle 422
Chehalem Valley Middle School
422 students
- Mabel Rush Ele 378
Mabel Rush Elementary School
378 students
- This school 195
Joan Austin Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Joan Austin Elementary School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joan Austin Elementary School compares
Joan Austin Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 11% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 14% in Oregon - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$16,461
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Joan Austin Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newberg Sd 29j reports $16,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joan Austin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberg Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chehalem Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mabel Rush Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joan Austin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Newberg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edwards Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mabel Rush Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Antonia Crater Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 14:1 students per teacher
Ewing Young Elementary School
Standard public school
172 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joan Austin Elementary School
How many students attend Joan Austin Elementary School?
Joan Austin Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newberg, OR. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joan Austin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joan Austin Elementary School is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% 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 Joan Austin Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Joan Austin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joan Austin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joan Austin Elementary School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Newberg, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joan Austin Elementary School?
Joan Austin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Joan Austin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Joan Austin Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Newberg, 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 Newberg on the city page.
What other schools are in Newberg Sd 29j?
Besides Joan Austin Elementary School, Newberg Sd 29j also operates Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students), Mountain View Middle School (507 students), and Edwards Elementary School (426 students). See the Newberg Sd 29j district page for the complete list.