- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- -
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nyssa, OR
Nyssa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nyssa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410900000750
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nyssa Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nyssa · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nyssa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nyssa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nyssa, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Nyssa Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 410900000750 · Nyssa, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.8:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Nyssa Virtual School (987 students)
Nyssa Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Nyssa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nyssa Virtual
Nyssa Virtual School
987 students
- This school
Nyssa Elementary School
502 students
- Nyssa High Sch 335
Nyssa High School
335 students
- Nyssa Middle S 291
Nyssa Middle School
291 students
What this shows Nyssa Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nyssa Elementary School compares
Nyssa Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 68% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
36.7%
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
$16,337
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
White 25.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Nyssa Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Nyssa Sd 26 reports $16,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nyssa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyssa Virtual School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nyssa High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nyssa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nyssa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nyssa Elementary School
How many students attend Nyssa Elementary School?
Nyssa Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nyssa, OR. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nyssa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nyssa Elementary 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Nyssa Elementary School?
88.8% of students at Nyssa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nyssa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nyssa Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Nyssa, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nyssa Elementary School?
Nyssa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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).
How does Nyssa Elementary School rank among public schools in Nyssa?
By Resource Investment Index, Nyssa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nyssa, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nyssa Sd 26?
Besides Nyssa Elementary School, Nyssa Sd 26 also operates Nyssa Virtual School (987 students), Nyssa High School (335 students), and Nyssa Middle School (291 students). See the Nyssa Sd 26 district page for the complete list.