Enrollment
378
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newberg, OR
Mabel Rush Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mabel Rush Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410872001272
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mabel Rush Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Newberg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mabel Rush Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel Rush Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Newberg, OR.
School address
District: Newberg Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410872001272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mabel Rush Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mabel Rush Elementary School
Mabel Rush Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newberg, Oregon, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Newberg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edwards Elementary School (426 students): Mabel Rush Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.7:1).
Newberg Sd 29j also operates Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students) and Mountain View Middle School (507 students) alongside Mabel Rush Elementary 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 Mabel Rush Elementary School compares
Mabel Rush Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,536
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Mabel Rush Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newberg Sd 29j, which includes Mabel Rush Elementary School.
$15,536
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 48.9%
Federal 9.0%
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 Mabel Rush Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberg Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chehalem Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Antonia Crater Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mabel Rush Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Newberg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edwards Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Antonia Crater Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 14:1 students per teacher
Joan Austin Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 13:1 students per teacher
Ewing Young Elementary School
Standard public school
172 students 19.1:1 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 (~378 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mabel Rush Elementary School
How many students attend Mabel Rush Elementary School?
Mabel Rush Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newberg, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabel Rush Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mabel Rush Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Mabel Rush Elementary School?
37.5% of students at Mabel Rush Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mabel Rush Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mabel Rush Elementary School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Newberg, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mabel Rush Elementary School?
Mabel Rush Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mabel Rush Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel Rush Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Newberg, 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 Newberg on the city page.
Is Mabel Rush Elementary School a good school?
Mabel Rush Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Newberg Sd 29j?
Besides Mabel Rush Elementary School, Newberg Sd 29j also operates Newberg Senior High School (1,244 students), Mountain View Middle School (507 students), and Edwards Elementary School (426 students). See the Newberg Sd 29j district page for the complete list.
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