Enrollment
442
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Junction City, OR
Laurel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410693000630
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Junction City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Junction City, OR.
School address
District: Junction City Sd 69 · Oregon
NCES ID 410693000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel Elementary School
Laurel Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Junction City, Oregon, enrolling 442 students.
At 16.4:1, 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 44.9% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1105 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Junction City Sd 69 spends $14,380 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Junction City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oaklea Middle School (446 students): Laurel Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 17.2:1).
Junction City Sd 69 also operates Junction City High School (525 students) and Oaklea Middle School (446 students) alongside Laurel 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 Laurel Elementary School compares
Laurel 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 15% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Oregon - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$14,380
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Laurel Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Junction City Sd 69, which includes Laurel Elementary School.
$14,380
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 53.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Laurel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaklea Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Territorial Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Junction City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elementary School
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Junction City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Laurel Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Laurel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Junction City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Laurel Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Junction City?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Junction City, 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 Junction City on the city page.
Is Laurel Elementary School a good school?
Laurel Elementary School earns 26/100 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 Junction City Sd 69?
Besides Laurel Elementary School, Junction City Sd 69 also operates Junction City High School (525 students), Oaklea Middle School (446 students), and Territorial Elementary School (132 students). See the Junction City Sd 69 district page for the complete list.
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