Enrollment
362
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, OR
Oak Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410112000017
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove Elementary School
Oak Grove Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 362 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Oregon schools and 28% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Oregon average.
With 362 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.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% 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): Oak Grove Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 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 Oak Grove 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 Grove Elementary School compares
Oak Grove 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 78% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Oregon - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.2%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove 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
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
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
297 students 19.8:1 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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Elementary School?
11.6% of students at Oak Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elementary School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Albany, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Oak Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #1 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 Oak Grove Elementary School a good school?
Oak Grove Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Oak Grove 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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