- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, OR
Oregon School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Oregon School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410000900062
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oregon School for the Deaf earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.9:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oregon School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 99% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon School for the Deaf ranks #3 of 3 schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Department of Education · Oregon
NCES ID 410000900062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Oregon School for the Deaf held near 94 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 410000900062 · Salem, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 3.9:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Four Rivers Community School (367 students)
Oregon School for the Deaf held near 94 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Oregon School for the Deaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Four Rivers Co
Four Rivers Community School
367 students
- The Ivy School
The Ivy School
273 students
- The Cottonwood
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
198 students
- Eagle Charter
Eagle Charter School
150 students
- This school 86
Oregon School for the Deaf
86 students
What this shows Oregon School for the Deaf reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oregon School for the Deaf compares
Oregon School for the Deaf 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 | 3.9:1 | ▼ 78% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 7% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.9:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Oregon - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 43 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.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Oregon School for the Deaf is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
How Oregon School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Rivers Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Ivy School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oregon School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Salem
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oregon School for the Deaf
How many students attend Oregon School for the Deaf?
Oregon School for the Deaf has 86 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon School for the Deaf is 3.9:1, which is 78% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 75% 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 Oregon School for the Deaf?
56.3% of students at Oregon School for the Deaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oregon School for the Deaf?
The largest demographic group at Oregon School for the Deaf is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oregon School for the Deaf?
Oregon School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Oregon School for the Deaf rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon School for the Deaf ranks #3 of 3 schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Oregon Department of Education?
Besides Oregon School for the Deaf, Oregon Department of Education also operates Four Rivers Community School (367 students), The Ivy School (273 students), and The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science (198 students). See the Oregon Department of Education district page for the complete list.