- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madras, OR
Metolius Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Metolius Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410674000452
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metolius Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Madras · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Metolius Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metolius Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Madras, OR.
School address
District: Jefferson County Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410674000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Metolius Elementary School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 410674000452 · Madras, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 13.7:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Madras High School (768 students)
Metolius Elementary School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Metolius Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madras High Sc
Madras High School
768 students
- Warm Springs K
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
499 students
- Jefferson Coun
Jefferson County Middle School
426 students
- Madras Element
Madras Elementary School
384 students
- Buff Elementar 297
Buff Elementary School
297 students
- This school 246
Metolius Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Metolius Elementary School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metolius Elementary School compares
Metolius 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 80% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$19,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Metolius Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Sd 509j reports $19,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metolius Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs K-8 Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madras Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metolius Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Madras
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metolius Elementary School
How many students attend Metolius Elementary School?
Metolius Elementary School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madras, OR. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metolius Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metolius Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Metolius Elementary School?
94.8% of students at Metolius Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metolius Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Metolius Elementary School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Madras, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metolius Elementary School?
Metolius Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Metolius Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Madras?
By Resource Investment Index, Metolius Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Madras, 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 Madras on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Sd 509j?
Besides Metolius Elementary School, Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Madras High School (768 students), Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students), and Jefferson County Middle School (426 students). See the Jefferson County Sd 509j district page for the complete list.