Enrollment
397
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermiston, OR
Loma Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Loma Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410630011358
👥 S:T ratio 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loma Vista Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Hermiston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Loma Vista Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Hermiston, OR.
School address
District: Hermiston Sd 8 · Oregon
NCES ID 410630011358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loma Vista Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loma Vista Elementary
Loma Vista Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hermiston, Oregon, enrolling 397 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (36%) (diversity index 51/100).
The surrounding Hermiston Sd 8 spends $14,312 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hermiston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rocky Heights Elementary School (442 students): Loma Vista Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 15.8:1).
Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students) and Armand Larive Middle School (722 students) alongside Loma Vista Elementary.
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 Loma Vista Elementary compares
Loma Vista Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,312
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 35.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Loma Vista Elementary is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermiston Sd 8, which includes Loma Vista Elementary.
$14,312
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 67.1%
Federal 8.9%
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 Loma Vista Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armand Larive Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandstone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loma Vista Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Hermiston
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
442 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 14:1 students per teacher
Desert View Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14:1 students per teacher
Highland Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
308 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~397 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Loma Vista Elementary
How many students attend Loma Vista Elementary?
Loma Vista Elementary has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermiston, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Loma Vista Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower 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 Loma Vista Elementary?
68.2% of students at Loma Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loma Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Loma Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Hermiston, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loma Vista Elementary?
Loma Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Loma Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hermiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Vista Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Hermiston, 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 Hermiston on the city page.
Is Loma Vista Elementary a good school?
Loma Vista Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. 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 Hermiston Sd 8?
Besides Loma Vista Elementary, Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students), Armand Larive Middle School (722 students), and Sandstone Middle School (609 students). See the Hermiston Sd 8 district page for the complete list.
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