Enrollment
264
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Myrtle Creek, OR
Myrtle Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411161000310
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Creek Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Myrtle Creek · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Myrtle Creek, OR.
School address
District: South Umpqua Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411161000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myrtle Creek Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myrtle Creek Elementary School
Myrtle Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, enrolling 264 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Umpqua Sd 19 spends $13,492 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Myrtle Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Tri City Elementary School (251 students): Myrtle Creek Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
South Umpqua Sd 19 also operates South Umpqua High School (442 students) and Coffenberry Middle School (267 students) alongside Myrtle Creek 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 Myrtle Creek Elementary School compares
Myrtle Creek 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 35% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oregon - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$13,492
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Myrtle Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Umpqua Sd 19, which includes Myrtle Creek Elementary School.
$13,492
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Myrtle Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Umpqua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coffenberry Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyonville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Umpqua Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Myrtle Creek
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Myrtle Creek Elementary School?
Myrtle Creek Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Myrtle Creek, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Creek Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myrtle Creek Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Myrtle Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Creek Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Myrtle Creek, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Creek Elementary School?
Myrtle Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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).
How does Myrtle Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Myrtle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Myrtle Creek, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Myrtle Creek on the city page.
Is Myrtle Creek Elementary School a good school?
Myrtle Creek Elementary School earns 20/100 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 South Umpqua Sd 19?
Besides Myrtle Creek Elementary School, South Umpqua Sd 19 also operates South Umpqua High School (442 students), Coffenberry Middle School (267 students), and Tri City Elementary School (251 students). See the South Umpqua Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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