- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nehalem, OR
Nehalem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nehalem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410865001080
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nehalem Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 171
- students enrolled
Nehalem Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Neah-Kah-Nie Sd 56 · Oregon
NCES ID 410865001080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Nehalem Elementary School grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 410865001080 · Nehalem, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 15.5:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Neah-Kah-Nie High School (244 students)
Nehalem Elementary School grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Nehalem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neah-Kah-Nie H
Neah-Kah-Nie High School
244 students
- This school
Nehalem Elementary School
171 students
- Neah-Kah-Nie M
Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School
163 students
- Garibaldi Elem
Garibaldi Elementary School
115 students
What this shows Nehalem Elementary School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nehalem Elementary School compares
Nehalem Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 35% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Oregon - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$23,663
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Nehalem Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neah-Kah-Nie Sd 56 reports $23,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nehalem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neah-Kah-Nie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garibaldi Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nehalem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nehalem Elementary School
How many students attend Nehalem Elementary School?
Nehalem Elementary School has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nehalem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nehalem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nehalem Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Nehalem Elementary School?
34.5% of students at Nehalem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nehalem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nehalem Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Nehalem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nehalem Elementary School?
Nehalem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Neah-Kah-Nie Sd 56?
Besides Nehalem Elementary School, Neah-Kah-Nie Sd 56 also operates Neah-Kah-Nie High School (244 students), Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School (163 students), and Garibaldi Elementary School (115 students). See the Neah-Kah-Nie Sd 56 district page for the complete list.