Enrollment
573
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Klamath Falls, OR
Peterson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peterson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410702000502
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peterson Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Peterson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Klamath Falls, OR.
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410702000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peterson Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peterson Elementary School
Peterson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Klamath County Sd spends $14,025 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Klamath Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ferguson Elementary School (524 students): Peterson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 18.1:1).
Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students) and Mazama High School (690 students) alongside Peterson 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 Peterson Elementary School compares
Peterson 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 39% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
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
45.4%
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
$14,025
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 + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Peterson 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 Klamath County Sd, which includes Peterson Elementary School.
$14,025
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 63.0%
Federal 14.8%
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 Peterson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mazama High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peterson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Klamath Falls
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Mills Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 17.6:1 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 (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peterson Elementary School
How many students attend Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Klamath Falls, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peterson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peterson 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 Peterson Elementary School?
73.6% of students at Peterson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peterson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peterson Elementary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Klamath Falls, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Peterson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Klamath Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson Elementary School ranks #9 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.
Is Peterson Elementary School a good school?
Peterson Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 Klamath County Sd?
Besides Peterson Elementary School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Mazama High School (690 students), and Ferguson Elementary School (524 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.
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