Enrollment
229
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winston, OR
Mcgovern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcgovern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411349000331
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgovern Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Winston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgovern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgovern Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winston, OR.
School address
District: Winston-Dillard Sd 116 · Oregon
NCES ID 411349000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcgovern Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcgovern Elementary School
Mcgovern Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Winston, Oregon, enrolling 229 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Mcgovern Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Oregon schools and 28% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winston-Dillard Sd 116 spends $13,221 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winston-Dillard Sd 116 also operates Douglas High School (357 students) and Winston Middle School (310 students) alongside Mcgovern 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 Mcgovern Elementary School compares
Mcgovern 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 26% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Oregon - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$13,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Mcgovern 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 Winston-Dillard Sd 116, which includes Mcgovern Elementary School.
$13,221
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 58.2%
Federal 19.3%
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 Mcgovern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brockway Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lookingglass Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dillard Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgovern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 41:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~229 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcgovern Elementary School
How many students attend Mcgovern Elementary School?
Mcgovern Elementary School has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winston, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgovern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgovern Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 19% lower 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 Mcgovern Elementary School?
66.7% of students at Mcgovern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgovern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcgovern Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Winston, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgovern Elementary School?
Mcgovern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mcgovern Elementary School rank among public schools in Winston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgovern Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winston, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winston on the city page.
Is Mcgovern Elementary School a good school?
Mcgovern Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Oregon schools. 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 Winston-Dillard Sd 116?
Besides Mcgovern Elementary School, Winston-Dillard Sd 116 also operates Douglas High School (357 students), Winston Middle School (310 students), and Brockway Elementary School (224 students). See the Winston-Dillard Sd 116 district page for the complete list.
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