Enrollment
547
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookings, OR
Kalmiopsis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kalmiopsis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410231000254
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kalmiopsis Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brookings · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kalmiopsis Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kalmiopsis Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brookings, OR.
School address
District: Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c · Oregon
NCES ID 410231000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kalmiopsis Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kalmiopsis Elementary School
Kalmiopsis Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Brookings, Oregon, enrolling 547 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.2% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 260 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c spends $13,541 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c also operates Brookings-Harbor High School (422 students) and Azalea Middle School (309 students) alongside Kalmiopsis 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 Kalmiopsis Elementary School compares
Kalmiopsis 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 25% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Oregon - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$13,541
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Kalmiopsis Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c, which includes Kalmiopsis Elementary School.
$13,541
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 50.8%
Federal 14.1%
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 Kalmiopsis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings-Harbor High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Azalea Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kalmiopsis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- 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 (~547 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kalmiopsis Elementary School
How many students attend Kalmiopsis Elementary School?
Kalmiopsis Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookings, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalmiopsis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalmiopsis Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Kalmiopsis Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Kalmiopsis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kalmiopsis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kalmiopsis Elementary School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Brookings, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kalmiopsis Elementary School?
Kalmiopsis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Kalmiopsis Elementary School rank among public schools in Brookings?
By Resource Investment Index, Kalmiopsis Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brookings, 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 Brookings on the city page.
Is Kalmiopsis Elementary School a good school?
Kalmiopsis Elementary School earns 15/100 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 Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c?
Besides Kalmiopsis Elementary School, Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c also operates Brookings-Harbor High School (422 students) and Azalea Middle School (309 students). See the Brookings-Harbor Sd 17c district page for the complete list.
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