Enrollment
573
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410702000502
Peterson Elementary School — Klamath Falls, OR
Federal NCES profile for Peterson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peterson Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Peterson Elementary School reports 573 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Oregon average and 42% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Klamath County Sd spends $15,376 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.1% from local sources (property taxes), 63.0% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peterson Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Oregon — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,376
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
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
Enrollment 573 Top 83% in Oregon — larger than 17% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 20.9:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.6% +28% vs state
NCES ID 410702000502
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath County Sd, which includes Peterson Elementary School.
$15,376
Per student
-31%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peterson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peterson Elementary School is White at 61.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Klamath Falls, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.