Enrollment
36
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scio, OR
Lourdes School
Federal NCES profile for Lourdes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411104001494Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lourdes School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Scio · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 36
- students enrolled
Lourdes School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lourdes School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Scio, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lourdes School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lourdes School
Lourdes School is a small charter elementary school in Scio, Oregon, enrolling 36 students.
At 18:1, 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.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Oregon schools, with 36 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scio Sd 95 spends $4,984 per pupil, 72% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Scio's elementary schools, it stands alongside Centennial Elementary School (291 students): Lourdes School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 20.8:1).
Scio Sd 95 also operates Willamette Connections Academy (1,282 students) and Centennial Elementary School (291 students) alongside Lourdes 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 Lourdes School compares
Lourdes 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Oregon - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$4,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 94.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Lourdes School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scio Sd 95, which includes Lourdes School.
$4,984
Per student
-72%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.5%
State 85.9%
Federal 6.6%
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 Lourdes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scio High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scio Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lourdes School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Scio
1 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 (~36 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lourdes School
How many students attend Lourdes School?
Lourdes School has 36 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scio, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lourdes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lourdes School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lourdes School?
The largest demographic group at Lourdes School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Scio, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lourdes School?
Lourdes School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Lourdes School rank among public schools in Scio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lourdes School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Scio, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scio on the city page.
Is Lourdes School a good school?
Lourdes School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon. 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 Scio Sd 95?
Besides Lourdes School, Scio Sd 95 also operates Willamette Connections Academy (1,282 students), Centennial Elementary School (291 students), and Scio High School (227 students). See the Scio Sd 95 district page for the complete list.
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