- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scappoose, OR
Otto Petersen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Otto Petersen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411098000169
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otto Petersen Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Scappoose · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Otto Petersen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scappoose, OR.
School address
District: Scappoose Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411098000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Otto Petersen Elementary School shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 411098000169 · Scappoose, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 19.8:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Scappoose High School (709 students)
Otto Petersen Elementary School shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Otto Petersen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scappoose High
Scappoose High School
709 students
- This school
Otto Petersen Elementary School
416 students
- Grant Watts El
Grant Watts Elementary School
382 students
- Scappoose Midd
Scappoose Middle School
307 students
- Sauvie Island 212
Sauvie Island School
212 students
- Warren Element 109
Warren Elementary School
109 students
What this shows Otto Petersen Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otto Petersen Elementary School compares
Otto Petersen Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 49% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oregon - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$15,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Otto Petersen Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scappoose Sd 1j reports $15,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otto Petersen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Watts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scappoose Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauvie Island School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otto Petersen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Scappoose
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otto Petersen Elementary School
How many students attend Otto Petersen Elementary School?
Otto Petersen Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scappoose, OR. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otto Petersen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otto Petersen Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otto Petersen Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Otto Petersen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otto Petersen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Otto Petersen Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Scappoose, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otto Petersen Elementary School?
Otto Petersen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Otto Petersen Elementary School rank among public schools in Scappoose?
By Resource Investment Index, Otto Petersen Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scappoose, 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 Scappoose on the city page.
What other schools are in Scappoose Sd 1j?
Besides Otto Petersen Elementary School, Scappoose Sd 1j also operates Scappoose High School (709 students), Grant Watts Elementary School (382 students), and Scappoose Middle School (307 students). See the Scappoose Sd 1j district page for the complete list.