Enrollment
72
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottage Grove, OR
London School
Federal NCES profile for London School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411158000613
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
London School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
London School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, London School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cottage Grove, OR.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How London School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at London School
London School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, enrolling 72 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, London School is leaner than roughly 94% of Oregon schools and 41% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Oregon schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cottage Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harrison Elementary School (450 students): London School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students) and Lincoln Middle School (455 students) alongside London 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 London School compares
London 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 26% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Oregon - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,047
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, London School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes London School.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.4%
Federal 13.7%
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 London School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy for Character Education | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to London School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Cottage Grove
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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about London School
How many students attend London School?
London School has 72 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at London School?
The student-teacher ratio at London School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% 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 London School?
66.3% of students at London School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of London School?
The largest demographic group at London School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for London School?
London School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does London School rank among elementary schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, London School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove on the city page.
Is London School a good school?
London School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides London School, South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students), Lincoln Middle School (455 students), and Harrison Elementary School (450 students). See the South Lane Sd 45j3 district page for the complete list.
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