- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boring, OR
Kelso Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kelso Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411089001297
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelso Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Boring · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelso Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelso Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boring, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Oregon
NCES ID 411089001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Kelso Elementary School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 411089001297 · Boring, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 19.4:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy High School (1,420 students)
Kelso Elementary School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Kelso Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy High Sch
Sandy High School
1,420 students
- Cedar Ridge Mi 471
Cedar Ridge Middle School
471 students
- Firwood Elemen 430
Firwood Elementary School
430 students
- Boring Middle 427
Boring Middle School
427 students
- This school 350
Kelso Elementary School
350 students
- Sandy Grade Sc 327
Sandy Grade School
327 students
What this shows Kelso Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelso Elementary School compares
Kelso Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 52% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Oregon - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$13,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Kelso Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oregon Trail Sd 46 reports $13,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelso Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Firwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boring Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Grade School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelso Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Boring
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelso Elementary School
How many students attend Kelso Elementary School?
Kelso Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boring, OR. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelso Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelso Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelso Elementary School?
25.1% of students at Kelso Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelso Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kelso Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Boring, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelso Elementary School?
Kelso Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Kelso Elementary School rank among public schools in Boring?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelso Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boring, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oregon Trail Sd 46?
Besides Kelso Elementary School, Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students), Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students), and Firwood Elementary School (430 students). See the Oregon Trail Sd 46 district page for the complete list.