- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Molalla, OR
Molalla Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Molalla Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410831001325
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molalla Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Molalla · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Molalla Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Molalla Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Molalla, OR.
School address
District: Molalla River Sd 35 · Oregon
NCES ID 410831001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Molalla Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 410831001325 · Molalla, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 16.2:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Molalla High School (745 students)
Molalla Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Molalla Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Molalla High S
Molalla High School
745 students
- Molalla River
Molalla River Middle School
531 students
- This school
Molalla Elementary School
438 students
- Rural Dell Ele 251
Rural Dell Elementary School
251 students
- Molalla River 224
Molalla River Academy
224 students
- Mulino Element 204
Mulino Elementary School
204 students
What this shows Molalla Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molalla Elementary School compares
Molalla Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 16% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Oregon - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$13,802
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Molalla Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Molalla River Sd 35 reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Molalla Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rural Dell Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulino Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Molalla Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Molalla
2 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Molalla Elementary School
How many students attend Molalla Elementary School?
Molalla Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Molalla, OR. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molalla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molalla Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Molalla Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Molalla Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molalla Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Molalla Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Molalla, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molalla Elementary School?
Molalla Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Molalla Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Molalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Molalla Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Molalla, 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 Molalla on the city page.
What other schools are in Molalla River Sd 35?
Besides Molalla Elementary School, Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students), Molalla River Middle School (531 students), and Rural Dell Elementary School (251 students). See the Molalla River Sd 35 district page for the complete list.