- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Philander Lee Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 410264001659 · Canby, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Canby High School (1,402 students)
Philander Lee Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Philander Lee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canby High Sch
Canby High School
1,402 students
- Baker Prairie 532
Baker Prairie Middle School
532 students
- Ninety-One Sch 476
Ninety-One School
476 students
- Cecile Trost E 457
Cecile Trost Elementary School
457 students
- Howard Eccles 371
Howard Eccles Elementary School
371 students
- This school 279
Philander Lee Elementary School
279 students
What this shows Philander Lee Elementary School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philander Lee Elementary School compares
Philander Lee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,400
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
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.
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
District finance for Canby Sd 86 reports $16,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~279 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.