- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philomath, OR
Philomath Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Philomath 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 410960000022
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philomath Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Philomath · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Philomath Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philomath Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Philomath, OR.
School address
District: Philomath Sd 17j · Oregon
NCES ID 410960000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Philomath Elementary School grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 410960000022 · Philomath, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 16.7:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Philomath High School (453 students)
Philomath Elementary School grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 22.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Philomath Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Philomath High
Philomath High School
453 students
- This school
Philomath Elementary School
368 students
- Philomath Midd
Philomath Middle School
351 students
- Kings Valley C
Kings Valley Charter School
193 students
- Clemens Primar 165
Clemens Primary School
165 students
- Philomath Acad 73
Philomath Academy
73 students
What this shows Philomath Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philomath Elementary School compares
Philomath Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 53% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Oregon - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$14,582
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Philomath Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philomath Sd 17j reports $14,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Philomath Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philomath Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Valley Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clemens Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philomath Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philomath Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 36.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Philomath
1 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philomath Elementary School
How many students attend Philomath Elementary School?
Philomath Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philomath, OR. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philomath Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philomath Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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 Philomath Elementary School?
24.9% of students at Philomath Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philomath Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Philomath Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Philomath, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philomath Elementary School?
Philomath Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Philomath Elementary School rank among public schools in Philomath?
By Resource Investment Index, Philomath Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Philomath, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Philomath on the city page.
What other schools are in Philomath Sd 17j?
Besides Philomath Elementary School, Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath High School (453 students), Philomath Middle School (351 students), and Kings Valley Charter School (193 students). See the Philomath Sd 17j district page for the complete list.