Enrollment
302
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Melrose Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Melrose Elementary School
Melrose Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Roseburg, Oregon, enrolling 302 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Oregon average.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 604 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas County Sd 4 spends $13,112 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Roseburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hucrest Elementary School (394 students): Melrose Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 18.8:1).
Douglas County Sd 4 also operates Roseburg High School (1,587 students) and John C Fremont Middle School (653 students) alongside Melrose 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 Melrose Elementary School compares
Melrose 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,112
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County Sd 4, which includes Melrose Elementary School.
$13,112
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~302 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Melrose Elementary School a good school?
Melrose Elementary School earns 27/100 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 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.
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