Enrollment
455
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clackamas, OR
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oregon Trail 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 410883000008
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oregon Trail Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Clackamas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oregon Trail Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clackamas, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oregon Trail Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oregon Trail Elementary School
Oregon Trail Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clackamas, Oregon, enrolling 455 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 455 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
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 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Clackamas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sunnyside Elementary School (402 students): Oregon Trail Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 17.5:1).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Oregon Trail 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 Oregon Trail Elementary School compares
Oregon Trail 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 62% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Oregon - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,929
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
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 46.0%
Asian 24.2%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Oregon Trail 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 North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Oregon Trail Elementary School.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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 Oregon Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oregon Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Clackamas
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~455 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oregon Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Oregon Trail Elementary School?
Oregon Trail Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clackamas, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher 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 Trail Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Oregon Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oregon Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oregon Trail Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Clackamas, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oregon Trail Elementary School?
Oregon Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Oregon Trail Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clackamas?
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clackamas, 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 Clackamas on the city page.
Is Oregon Trail Elementary School a good school?
Oregon Trail Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Oregon Trail Elementary School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.
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