- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Laurel Elementary School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 410693000630 · Junction City, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 16.4:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction City High School (525 students)
Laurel Elementary School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Laurel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Junction City
Junction City High School
525 students
- Oaklea Middle
Oaklea Middle School
446 students
- This school
Laurel Elementary School
442 students
- Territorial El 132
Territorial Elementary School
132 students
What this shows Laurel Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Elementary School compares
Laurel Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,460
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
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.
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
District finance for Junction City Sd 69 reports $15,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.