Enrollment
325
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, OR
Periwinkle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Periwinkle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410112000680
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Periwinkle Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Periwinkle Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Periwinkle Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Periwinkle Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Periwinkle Elementary School
Periwinkle Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 307 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #288, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Albany Public Sd 8j spends $14,435 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Timber Ridge School (657 students): Periwinkle Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 22.7:1).
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students) and West Albany High School (1,297 students) alongside Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle Elementary School compares
Periwinkle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$14,435
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Periwinkle Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, which includes Periwinkle Elementary School.
$14,435
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 Periwinkle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Periwinkle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Timber Ridge School
Standard public school
657 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
South Shore Elementary School
Standard public school
356 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
297 students 19.8:1 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Periwinkle Elementary School
How many students attend Periwinkle Elementary School?
Periwinkle Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Periwinkle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Periwinkle Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Periwinkle Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Periwinkle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Periwinkle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Periwinkle Elementary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Albany, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Periwinkle Elementary School?
Periwinkle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Periwinkle Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Periwinkle Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
Is Periwinkle Elementary School a good school?
Periwinkle Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides Periwinkle Elementary School, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students), West Albany High School (1,297 students), and Timber Ridge School (657 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.
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