Enrollment
523
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodburn, OR
Nellie Muir Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nellie Muir Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411353000841
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nellie Muir Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Woodburn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nellie Muir Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie Muir Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Woodburn, OR.
School address
District: Woodburn Sd 103 · Oregon
NCES ID 411353000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nellie Muir Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nellie Muir Elementary School
Nellie Muir Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Woodburn, Oregon, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Woodburn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Heritage Elementary (678 students): Nellie Muir Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 19.9:1).
Woodburn Sd 103 also operates Woodburn High School (1,606 students) and Heritage Elementary (678 students) alongside Nellie Muir 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 Nellie Muir Elementary School compares
Nellie Muir 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$17,371
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
White 7.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Nellie Muir 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 Woodburn Sd 103, which includes Nellie Muir Elementary School.
$17,371
Per student
-4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Nellie Muir Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| French Prairie Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nellie Muir Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodburn
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
578 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Woodburn Arthur Academy
Standard public school
161 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~523 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nellie Muir Elementary School
How many students attend Nellie Muir Elementary School?
Nellie Muir Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodburn, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie Muir Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie Muir Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nellie Muir Elementary School?
72.0% of students at Nellie Muir Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nellie Muir Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nellie Muir Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Woodburn, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nellie Muir Elementary School?
Nellie Muir Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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).
How does Nellie Muir Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Woodburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie Muir Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Woodburn, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodburn on the city page.
Is Nellie Muir Elementary School a good school?
Nellie Muir Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woodburn Sd 103?
Besides Nellie Muir Elementary School, Woodburn Sd 103 also operates Woodburn High School (1,606 students), Heritage Elementary (678 students), and Valor Middle School (591 students). See the Woodburn Sd 103 district page for the complete list.
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