Enrollment
438
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Molalla Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Molalla Elementary School
Molalla Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Molalla, Oregon, enrolling 438 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 438 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Molalla River Sd 35 spends $13,155 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Molalla's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rural Dell Elementary School (251 students): Molalla Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 20.9:1).
Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students) and Molalla River Middle School (531 students) alongside Molalla 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 Molalla Elementary School compares
Molalla 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,155
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Molalla River Sd 35, which includes Molalla Elementary School.
$13,155
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 57.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~438 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Molalla Elementary School a good school?
Molalla Elementary School earns 19/100 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 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.
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