Enrollment
452
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcbride Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcbride Elementary School
Mcbride Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in St Helens, Oregon, enrolling 452 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St Helens Sd 502 spends $13,483 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among St Helens's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lewis & Clark Elementary School (426 students): Mcbride Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students) and St Helens Middle School (563 students) alongside Mcbride 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 Mcbride Elementary School compares
Mcbride 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,483
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 78.1%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Helens Sd 502, which includes Mcbride Elementary School.
$13,483
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 54.6%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcbride Elementary School a good school?
Mcbride Elementary School earns 31/100 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 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.
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