Enrollment
452
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hood River, OR
May Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for May Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410651000382
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May Street Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hood River · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
May Street Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hood River, OR.
School address
District: Hood River County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410651000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How May Street Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at May Street Elementary School
May Street Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hood River, Oregon, enrolling 452 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hood River's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westside Elementary School (394 students): May Street Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students) and Hood River Middle School (461 students) alongside May Street 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 May Street Elementary School compares
May Street 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 35% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Oregon - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$17,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, May Street 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 Hood River County Sd, which includes May Street Elementary School.
$17,484
Per student
-3%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 11.6%
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 May Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hood River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyeast Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mid Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Hood River
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 (~452 students)
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Frequently asked questions about May Street Elementary School
How many students attend May Street Elementary School?
May Street Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hood River, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Street Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 May Street Elementary School?
34.1% of students at May Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at May Street Elementary School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Hood River, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May Street Elementary School?
May Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 May Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hood River?
By Resource Investment Index, May Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hood River, 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 Hood River on the city page.
Is May Street Elementary School a good school?
May Street Elementary School earns 48/100 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 Hood River County Sd?
Besides May Street Elementary School, Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students), Hood River Middle School (461 students), and Wyeast Middle School (411 students). See the Hood River County Sd district page for the complete list.
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