Enrollment
204
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mulino, OR
Mulino Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mulino 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 410831000129
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulino Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
Mulino Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Molalla River Sd 35 · Oregon
NCES ID 410831000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mulino Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mulino Elementary School
Mulino Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mulino, Oregon, enrolling 204 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 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 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% 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 Mulino's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clarkes Elementary School (153 students): Mulino Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15.3:1).
Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students) and Molalla River Middle School (531 students) alongside Mulino 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 Mulino Elementary School compares
Mulino 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 53% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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 204 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 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Mulino Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Molalla River Sd 35, which includes Mulino 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 Mulino Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Dell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulino 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Mulino
1 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 (~204 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mulino Elementary School
How many students attend Mulino Elementary School?
Mulino Elementary School has 204 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mulino, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulino Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulino Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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 Mulino Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Mulino Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulino Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mulino Elementary School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Mulino, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulino Elementary School?
Mulino Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
Is Mulino Elementary School a good school?
Mulino Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Mulino Elementary School, Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students), Molalla River Middle School (531 students), and Molalla Elementary School (438 students). See the Molalla River Sd 35 district page for the complete list.
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