Enrollment
252
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Oswego, OR
Palisades World Language School
Federal NCES profile for Palisades World Language School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410723001897
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palisades World Language School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Lake Oswego · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 252
- students enrolled
Palisades World Language School has class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palisades World Language School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Lake Oswego, OR.
School address
District: Lake Oswego Sd 7j · Oregon
NCES ID 410723001897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palisades World Language School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palisades World Language School
Palisades World Language School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lake Oswego, Oregon, enrolling 252 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lake Oswego's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lake Grove Elementary School (425 students): Palisades World Language School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 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 Palisades World Language 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 Palisades World Language School compares
Palisades World Language 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Oregon - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 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 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 20.2%
Asian 10.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Palisades World Language 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 Palisades World Language 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 Palisades World Language School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Oswego Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palisades World Language 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
Oak Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 14.4:1 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
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 (~252 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Palisades World Language School
How many students attend Palisades World Language School?
Palisades World Language School has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Oswego, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades World Language School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades World Language School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palisades World Language School?
The largest demographic group at Palisades World Language School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Lake Oswego, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palisades World Language School?
Palisades World Language School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Palisades World Language School rank among elementary schools in Lake Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Palisades World Language School ranks #1 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 Palisades World Language School a good school?
Palisades World Language School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools. 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 Lake Oswego Sd 7j?
Besides Palisades World Language 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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