- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Helens, OR
Mcbride Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcbride Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411172000193
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbride Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in St Helens · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcbride Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbride Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in St Helens, OR.
School address
District: St Helens Sd 502 · Oregon
NCES ID 411172000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Mcbride Elementary School grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 411172000193 · St Helens, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 16.7:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: St Helens High School (823 students)
Mcbride Elementary School grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mcbride Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Helens High
St Helens High School
823 students
- St Helens Midd
St Helens Middle School
563 students
- This school
Mcbride Elementary School
452 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
426 students
- Columbia City 214
Columbia City School
214 students
- St Helens Arth 160
St Helens Arthur Academy
160 students
What this shows Mcbride Elementary School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbride Elementary School compares
Mcbride Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 45.3% | ▼ 14% | 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
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
35.8%
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
$15,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Mcbride Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Helens Sd 502 reports $15,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcbride Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Helens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia City School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Helens Arthur Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbride Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in St Helens
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcbride Elementary School
How many students attend Mcbride Elementary School?
Mcbride Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Helens, OR. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbride Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbride 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 Mcbride Elementary School?
45.3% of students at Mcbride Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbride Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcbride Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in St Helens, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbride Elementary School?
Mcbride Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcbride Elementary School rank among elementary schools in St Helens?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbride Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in St Helens, 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 St Helens on the city page.
What other schools are in St Helens Sd 502?
Besides Mcbride Elementary School, St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students), St Helens Middle School (563 students), and Lewis & Clark Elementary School (426 students). See the St Helens Sd 502 district page for the complete list.