Enrollment
557
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcminnville, OR
Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410801001281
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Mcminnville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mcminnville, OR.
School address
District: Mcminnville Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410801001281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mcminnville, Oregon, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 557 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.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mcminnville Sd 40 also operates Mcminnville High School (2,228 students) and Duniway Middle School (761 students) alongside Memorial 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 Memorial Elementary School compares
Memorial 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 55% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Oregon - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$14,562
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Memorial Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcminnville Sd 40, which includes Memorial Elementary School.
$14,562
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 59.3%
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 Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcminnville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duniway Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandhaven Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcminnville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Elementary School?
23.6% of students at Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Elementary School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Mcminnville, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Memorial Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mcminnville?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Mcminnville, 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 Mcminnville on the city page.
Is Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Memorial Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Mcminnville Sd 40?
Besides Memorial Elementary School, Mcminnville Sd 40 also operates Mcminnville High School (2,228 students), Duniway Middle School (761 students), and Patton Middle School (646 students). See the Mcminnville Sd 40 district page for the complete list.
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