Enrollment
291
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, OR
North Albany Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Albany Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410112000029
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Albany Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Albany Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Albany Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Albany Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Albany Elementary School
North Albany Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Oregon schools and 38% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Albany Public Sd 8j spends $14,435 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Timber Ridge School (657 students): North Albany Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 22.7:1).
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students) and West Albany High School (1,297 students) alongside North Albany 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 North Albany Elementary School compares
North Albany 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 56% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$14,435
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
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, North Albany 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, which includes North Albany Elementary School.
$14,435
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 North Albany Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Albany High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Albany Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Timber Ridge School
Standard public school
657 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
South Shore Elementary School
Standard public school
356 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Periwinkle Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 17.1:1 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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Albany Elementary School
How many students attend North Albany Elementary School?
North Albany Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Albany Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Albany Elementary School is 24.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Albany Elementary School?
23.0% of students at North Albany Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Albany Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Albany Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Albany, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Albany Elementary School?
North Albany Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 North Albany Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, North Albany Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
Is North Albany Elementary School a good school?
North Albany Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides North Albany Elementary School, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students), West Albany High School (1,297 students), and Timber Ridge School (657 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.
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