- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Peterson Elementary School shrank from 606 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 410702000502 · Klamath Falls, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 19.8:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Henley High School (720 students)
Peterson Elementary School shrank from 606 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Peterson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henley High Sc
Henley High School
720 students
- Mazama High Sc
Mazama High School
690 students
- This school
Peterson Elementary School
573 students
- Ferguson Eleme
Ferguson Elementary School
524 students
- Shasta Element
Shasta Elementary School
505 students
- Henley Element
Henley Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Peterson Elementary School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peterson Elementary School compares
Peterson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,356
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
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.
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
District finance for Klamath County Sd reports $15,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~573 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.