Enrollment
53
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 410846000356
Monument School — Monument, OR
Federal NCES profile for Monument School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Monument Sd 8 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monument School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Monument School reports 53 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 52% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Oregon average and 49% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 71.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monument Sd 8 spends $52,800 per pupil district-wide, above the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.0% from local sources (property taxes), 86.3% from the state, and 5.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monument School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Oregon — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
71.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$52,800
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 53 Top 5% in Oregon — larger than 95% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.0% +34% vs state
NCES ID 410846000356
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monument Sd 8, which includes Monument School.
$52,800
Per student
+137%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+171%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 86.3%
Federal 5.8%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Monument School
How many students attend Monument School?
Monument School has 53 students enrolled. It is a other school in Monument, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument School is 8.7:1, which is 52% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monument School?
77.0% of students at Monument School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monument School?
The largest demographic group at Monument School is White at 77.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Monument, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monument School?
Monument School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.