Enrollment
161
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mosier, OR
Mosier Community School
Federal NCES profile for Mosier Community 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 410004801153Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mosier Community School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Oregon schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
Mosier Community School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Wasco County Sd 21 · Oregon
NCES ID 410004801153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mosier Community School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mosier Community School
Mosier Community School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Mosier, Oregon, enrolling 161 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Mosier Community School is leaner than roughly 94% of Oregon schools and 39% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Wasco County Sd 21 spends $14,500 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students) and The Dalles Middle School (513 students) alongside Mosier Community 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 Mosier Community School compares
Mosier Community 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 50% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in Oregon - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$14,500
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 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 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Mosier Community School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Wasco County Sd 21, which includes Mosier Community School.
$14,500
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 64.0%
Federal 11.9%
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 Mosier Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Dalles Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chenowith Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Wright Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mosier Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mosier Community School
How many students attend Mosier Community School?
Mosier Community School has 161 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mosier, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mosier Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mosier Community School is 10.7:1, which is 39% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 32% 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 Mosier Community School?
26.6% of students at Mosier Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mosier Community School?
The largest demographic group at Mosier Community School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Mosier, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mosier Community School?
Mosier Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Mosier Community School a good school?
Mosier Community School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 North Wasco County Sd 21?
Besides Mosier Community School, North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles High School (795 students), The Dalles Middle School (513 students), and Dry Hollow Elementary School (424 students). See the North Wasco County Sd 21 district page for the complete list.
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