Enrollment
502
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nyssa Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nyssa Elementary School
Nyssa Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Nyssa, Oregon, enrolling 502 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.8% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (25%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nyssa Sd 26 also operates Nyssa Virtual School (987 students) and Nyssa High School (335 students) alongside Nyssa 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 Nyssa Elementary School compares
Nyssa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,357
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nyssa Sd 26, which includes Nyssa Elementary School.
$16,357
Per student
-10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.7%
State 71.3%
Federal 19.9%
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 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
- 987
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nyssa on the city page.
Is Nyssa Elementary School a good school?
Nyssa Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 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.
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