- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Prairie Mountain School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410204004179
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Mountain School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #9 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Mountain School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Mountain School ranks #9 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Prairie Mountain School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 410204004179 · Eugene, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 16.4:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Willamette High School (1,455 students)
Prairie Mountain School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Prairie Mountain School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willamette Hig
Willamette High School
1,455 students
- Meadow View Sc
Meadow View School
672 students
- This school
Prairie Mountain School
590 students
- Fairfield Elem 381
Fairfield Elementary School
381 students
- Cascade Middle 375
Cascade Middle School
375 students
- Shasta Middle 345
Shasta Middle School
345 students
What this shows Prairie Mountain School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Mountain School compares
Prairie Mountain 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Oregon - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$16,289
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Prairie Mountain School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Sd 52 reports $16,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Mountain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shasta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Mountain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
Buena Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students
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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Mountain School
How many students attend Prairie Mountain School?
Prairie Mountain School has 590 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Mountain School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Prairie Mountain School?
64.6% of students at Prairie Mountain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Mountain School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Mountain School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Mountain School?
Prairie Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Prairie Mountain School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Mountain School ranks #9 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, 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 Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Sd 52?
Besides Prairie Mountain School, Bethel Sd 52 also operates Willamette High School (1,455 students), Meadow View School (672 students), and Fairfield Elementary School (381 students). See the Bethel Sd 52 district page for the complete list.