Enrollment
384
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madras, OR
Madras Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madras Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410674000451
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madras Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Madras · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Madras Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madras Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Madras, OR.
School address
District: Jefferson County Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410674000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madras Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madras Elementary School
Madras Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Madras, Oregon, enrolling 384 students.
At 16.7:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 93.7% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (40%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Madras's elementary schools, it stands alongside Buff Elementary School (297 students): Madras Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 14.1:1).
Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Madras High School (768 students) and Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students) alongside Madras 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 Madras Elementary School compares
Madras 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Oregon - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$17,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 39.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Madras Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Sd 509j, which includes Madras Elementary School.
$17,271
Per student
-5%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 56.0%
Federal 22.7%
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 Madras Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs K-8 Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metolius Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madras Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Madras
3 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 (~384 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madras Elementary School
How many students attend Madras Elementary School?
Madras Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madras, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madras Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madras Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Madras Elementary School?
93.7% of students at Madras Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madras Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madras Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Madras, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madras Elementary School?
Madras Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Madras Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Madras?
By Resource Investment Index, Madras Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Madras, 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 Madras on the city page.
Is Madras Elementary School a good school?
Madras Elementary School earns 22/100 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 Jefferson County Sd 509j?
Besides Madras Elementary School, Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Madras High School (768 students), Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students), and Jefferson County Middle School (426 students). See the Jefferson County Sd 509j district page for the complete list.
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