- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Klamath Falls, OR
Pelican Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pelican 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 410708000486
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelican Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelican Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelican Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Klamath Falls, OR.
School address
District: Klamath Falls City Schools · Oregon
NCES ID 410708000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pelican Elementary School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 410708000486 · Klamath Falls, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 18.4:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Klamath Union High School (671 students)
Pelican Elementary School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Pelican Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klamath Union
Klamath Union High School
671 students
- Ponderosa Midd
Ponderosa Middle School
561 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
344 students
- Mills Elementa
Mills Elementary School
299 students
- Joseph Conger
Joseph Conger Elementary School
269 students
- This school 257
Pelican Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Pelican Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelican Elementary School compares
Pelican 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 67% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$16,678
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 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 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Pelican Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klamath Falls City Schools reports $16,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelican Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Conger Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelican Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Klamath Falls
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peterson Elementary School
Standard public school
573 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Ferguson Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Shasta Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Henley Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Stearns Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelican Elementary School
How many students attend Pelican Elementary School?
Pelican Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Klamath Falls, OR. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelican Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pelican Elementary School?
88.1% of students at Pelican Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelican Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pelican Elementary School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Klamath Falls, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelican Elementary School?
Pelican 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 Pelican Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Klamath Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelican Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Klamath Falls, 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 Klamath Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Klamath Falls City Schools?
Besides Pelican Elementary School, Klamath Falls City Schools also operates Klamath Union High School (671 students), Ponderosa Middle School (561 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (344 students). See the Klamath Falls City Schools district page for the complete list.