Enrollment
279
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canby, OR
Philander Lee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Philander Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410264001659
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philander Lee Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Canby · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Philander Lee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philander Lee Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Canby, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philander Lee Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philander Lee Elementary School
Philander Lee Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canby, Oregon, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 279 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Canby's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cecile Trost Elementary School (457 students): Philander Lee Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.8:1).
Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students) and Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students) alongside Philander Lee 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 Philander Lee Elementary School compares
Philander Lee 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$16,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Philander Lee 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 Canby Sd 86, which includes Philander Lee Elementary School.
$16,078
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 51.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Philander Lee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Prairie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninety-One School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecile Trost Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Eccles Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philander Lee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Canby
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Philander Lee Elementary School
How many students attend Philander Lee Elementary School?
Philander Lee Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canby, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philander Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philander Lee Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% lower 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 Philander Lee Elementary School?
30.7% of students at Philander Lee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philander Lee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Philander Lee Elementary School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Canby, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philander Lee Elementary School?
Philander Lee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Philander Lee Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canby?
By Resource Investment Index, Philander Lee Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Canby, 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 Canby on the city page.
Is Philander Lee Elementary School a good school?
Philander Lee Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Canby Sd 86?
Besides Philander Lee Elementary School, Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students), Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students), and Ninety-One School (476 students). See the Canby Sd 86 district page for the complete list.
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