Enrollment
402
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Oswego, OR
Oak Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410723001378
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Creek Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Lake Oswego · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Oswego, OR.
School address
District: Lake Oswego Sd 7j · Oregon
NCES ID 410723001378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Creek Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Creek Elementary School
Oak Creek Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lake Oswego, Oregon, enrolling 402 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.0% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Oregon average.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lake Oswego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Grove Elementary School (425 students): Oak Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
Lake Oswego Sd 7j also operates Lake Oswego Senior High School (1,282 students) and Lakeridge High School (1,241 students) alongside Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek Elementary School compares
Oak Creek 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 87% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Oregon - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$14,708
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 57.7%
Asian 18.4%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Oak Creek 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 Lake Oswego Sd 7j, which includes Oak Creek Elementary School.
$14,708
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.2%
State 31.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 Oak Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Oswego Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Lake Oswego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lake Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Forest Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Westridge Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 15:1 students per teacher
River Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hallinan Elementary School
Standard public school
364 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palisades World Language School
Standard public school
252 students 19.4:1 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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Creek Elementary School?
Oak Creek Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Oswego, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Oak Creek Elementary School?
7.0% of students at Oak Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Creek Elementary School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Lake Oswego, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Creek Elementary School?
Oak Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Oak Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Oswego, 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 Lake Oswego on the city page.
Is Oak Creek Elementary School a good school?
Oak Creek Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Lake Oswego Sd 7j?
Besides Oak Creek Elementary School, Lake Oswego Sd 7j also operates Lake Oswego Senior High School (1,282 students), Lakeridge High School (1,241 students), and Lakeridge Middle School (888 students). See the Lake Oswego Sd 7j district page for the complete list.
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