Enrollment
235
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Plains, OR
North Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002301243
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Plains Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 235
- students enrolled
North Plains Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Plains Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Plains Elementary School
North Plains Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Plains, Oregon, enrolling 235 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Oregon schools and 22% 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 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Plains's elementary schools, it stands alongside Atfalati Ridge (209 students): North Plains Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 20.9:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside North Plains 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 Plains Elementary School compares
North Plains 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 49% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Oregon - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,087
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 50.6%
Asian 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, North Plains Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes North Plains Elementary School.
$15,087
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Plains Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Plains Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in North Plains
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~235 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Plains Elementary School
How many students attend North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Plains, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Plains Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Plains Elementary School?
27.1% of students at North Plains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Plains Elementary School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in North Plains, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Plains Elementary School?
North Plains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
Is North Plains Elementary School a good school?
North Plains Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides North Plains Elementary School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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