- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pendleton, OR
Nixyaawii Community School
Federal NCES profile for Nixyaawii Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410951001534Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nixyaawii Community School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 89
- students enrolled
Nixyaawii Community School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nixyaawii Community School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pendleton, OR.
School address
District: Pendleton Sd 16 · Oregon
NCES ID 410951001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Nixyaawii Community School shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 410951001534 · Pendleton, OR High · SMALL · CHARTER
89 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High School (763 students)
Nixyaawii Community School shrank from 90 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Nixyaawii Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High School
763 students
- Sunridge Middl
Sunridge Middle School
672 students
- Sherwood Heigh
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
439 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
420 students
- Mckay Creek El 265
Mckay Creek Elementary School
265 students
- This school 89
Nixyaawii Community School
89 students
What this shows Nixyaawii Community School reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nixyaawii Community School compares
Nixyaawii Community School is a shrinking 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Oregon - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.4%
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
$14,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 73.9%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
White 4.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Nixyaawii Community School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pendleton Sd 16 reports $14,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nixyaawii Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckay Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nixyaawii Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Pendleton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nixyaawii Community School
How many students attend Nixyaawii Community School?
Nixyaawii Community School has 89 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pendleton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixyaawii Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixyaawii Community School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nixyaawii Community School?
The largest demographic group at Nixyaawii Community School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 73.9% of enrollment, in Pendleton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixyaawii Community School?
Nixyaawii Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nixyaawii Community School rank among high schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nixyaawii Community School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pendleton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pendleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pendleton Sd 16?
Besides Nixyaawii Community School, Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students), Sunridge Middle School (672 students), and Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students). See the Pendleton Sd 16 district page for the complete list.