Enrollment
282
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410883000085
Lewelling Elementary School — Milwaukie, OR
Federal NCES profile for Lewelling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewelling Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lewelling Elementary School reports 282 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Oregon average and 42% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Clackamas Sd 12 spends $19,530 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.9% from local sources (property taxes), 45.8% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewelling Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 38% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Oregon — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,530
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 282 Top 38% in Oregon — larger than 62% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 18.6:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.5% +28% vs state
NCES ID 410883000085
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Lewelling Elementary School.
$19,530
Per student
-12%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lewelling Elementary School
How many students attend Lewelling Elementary School?
Lewelling Elementary School has 282 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewelling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewelling Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewelling Elementary School?
73.5% of students at Lewelling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewelling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewelling Elementary School is White at 53.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewelling Elementary School?
Lewelling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.