- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Lamb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lamb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082001442
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamb Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #26 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamb Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamb Elementary School ranks #26 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Lamb Elementary School grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 411082001442 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 19.8:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Lamb Elementary School grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Lamb Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 436
Lamb Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Lamb Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamb Elementary School compares
Lamb 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oregon - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$16,685
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
White 14.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Lamb Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamb Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamb Elementary School
How many students attend Lamb Elementary School?
Lamb Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamb Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamb Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Lamb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lamb Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamb Elementary School?
Lamb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Lamb Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamb Elementary School ranks #26 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Lamb Elementary School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.