- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silverton, OR
Robert Frost Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Frost Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411145000764
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Frost Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Frost Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Robert Frost Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 411145000764 · Silverton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 15.9:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton High School (1,262 students)
Robert Frost Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Robert Frost 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
- This school 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
- Victor Point E 205
Victor Point Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Robert Frost Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Frost Elementary School compares
Robert Frost 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Oregon - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$16,148
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Robert Frost Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Robert Frost Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victor Point Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Frost 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
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Silverton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Victor Point Elementary School
Standard public school
205 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Central Howell Elementary School
Standard public school
160 students 20:1 students per teacher
Bethany Charter School
Standard public school
136 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
119 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Community Roots School
Standard public school
99 students 16.5:1 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost Elementary School
How many students attend Robert Frost Elementary School?
Robert Frost Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silverton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Robert Frost Elementary School?
31.2% of students at Robert Frost Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Frost Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Silverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Frost Elementary School?
Robert Frost Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Robert Frost Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, 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 Silverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides Robert Frost Elementary School, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students), Silverton Middle School (425 students), and Mark Twain Elementary (314 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.