- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gresham, OR
Powell Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Powell Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410600000993
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell Valley Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell Valley Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600000993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Powell Valley Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 410600000993 · Gresham, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 21.6:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Gresham High School (1,685 students)
Powell Valley Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Powell Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gresham High S
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- Sam Barlow Hig
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- Gordon Russell 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- This school 368
Powell Valley Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Powell Valley Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powell Valley Elementary School compares
Powell Valley 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 41% | 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
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% 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
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Oregon - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$15,093
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 5.7%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Powell Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powell Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Barlow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Gresham
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
East Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Butler Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Hollydale Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 19.4:1 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powell Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Powell Valley Elementary School?
Powell Valley Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gresham, OR. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell Valley Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powell Valley Elementary School?
74.7% of students at Powell Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Powell Valley Elementary School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell Valley Elementary School?
Powell Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Powell Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell Valley Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, 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 Gresham on the city page.
What other schools are in Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Powell Valley Elementary School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), and Metro East Web Academy (759 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.