- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Pratum Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pratum Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411145000825
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pratum Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools.
- #16 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 71
- students enrolled
Pratum Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pratum Elementary School ranks #16 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pratum Elementary School held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 411145000825 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 23.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton High School (1,262 students)
Pratum Elementary School held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Pratum Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silverton High
Silverton High School
1,262 students
- Silverton Midd 425
Silverton Middle School
425 students
- Robert Frost E 349
Robert Frost Elementary School
349 students
- Mark Twain Ele 314
Mark Twain Elementary
314 students
- Butte Creek El 303
Butte Creek Elementary School
303 students
- This school 71
Pratum Elementary School
71 students
What this shows Pratum Elementary School reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pratum Elementary School compares
Pratum 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,148
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Pratum Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Silver Falls Sd 4j reports $16,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pratum Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pratum Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pratum Elementary School
How many students attend Pratum Elementary School?
Pratum Elementary School has 71 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pratum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pratum Elementary School is 23.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pratum Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pratum Elementary School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pratum Elementary School?
Pratum Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pratum Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Pratum Elementary School ranks #16 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides Pratum Elementary School, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students), Silverton Middle School (425 students), and Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.