Enrollment
281
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grants Pass, OR
Madrona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madrona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410690000472
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrona Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrona Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410690000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madrona Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madrona Elementary School
Madrona Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Grants Pass, Oregon, enrolling 281 students.
At 17.6:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Grants Pass's elementary schools, it stands alongside Redwood Elementary School (443 students): Madrona Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 20.1:1).
Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students) and North Valley High School (424 students) alongside Madrona 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 Madrona Elementary School compares
Madrona 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 20% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oregon - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.0%
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
$14,695
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Madrona Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd, which includes Madrona Elementary School.
$14,695
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 15.9%
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 Madrona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fleming Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Grants Pass
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Redwood Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Allen Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
344 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 (~281 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madrona Elementary School
How many students attend Madrona Elementary School?
Madrona Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrona Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madrona Elementary School?
63.6% of students at Madrona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madrona Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrona Elementary School?
Madrona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Madrona Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, 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 Grants Pass on the city page.
Is Madrona Elementary School a good school?
Madrona Elementary School earns 33/100 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 Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd?
Besides Madrona Elementary School, Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students), North Valley High School (424 students), and Fleming Middle School (381 students). See the Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd district page for the complete list.
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