- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roseburg, OR
Melrose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411071000293
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Roseburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Roseburg, OR.
School address
District: Douglas County Sd 4 · Oregon
NCES ID 411071000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Melrose Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 411071000293 · Roseburg, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 15.9:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Roseburg High School (1,587 students)
Melrose Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Melrose Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roseburg High
Roseburg High School
1,587 students
- John C Fremont
John C Fremont Middle School
653 students
- Joseph Lane Mi 581
Joseph Lane Middle School
581 students
- Hucrest Elemen 394
Hucrest Elementary School
394 students
- Eastwood Eleme 393
Eastwood Elementary School
393 students
- This school 302
Melrose Elementary School
302 students
What this shows Melrose Elementary School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Elementary School compares
Melrose Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 58% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Oregon - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$13,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Melrose Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County Sd 4 reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melrose Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C Fremont Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Lane Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hucrest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Roseburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hucrest Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Fullerton Iv Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Standard public school
246 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Fir Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
238 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Lookingglass Elementary School
Standard public school
131 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Roseburg Virtual School
Standard public school
71 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Elementary School
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roseburg, OR. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Melrose Elementary School?
22.4% of students at Melrose Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Roseburg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Melrose Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Roseburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Roseburg, 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 Roseburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County Sd 4?
Besides Melrose Elementary School, Douglas County Sd 4 also operates Roseburg High School (1,587 students), John C Fremont Middle School (653 students), and Joseph Lane Middle School (581 students). See the Douglas County Sd 4 district page for the complete list.