Enrollment
349
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Frost Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Frost Elementary School
Robert Frost Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Silverton, Oregon, enrolling 349 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Silverton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mark Twain Elementary (314 students): Robert Frost Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.5:1).
Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students) and Silverton Middle School (425 students) alongside Robert Frost Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert Frost Elementary School compares
Robert Frost Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Falls Sd 4j, which includes Robert Frost Elementary School.
$15,175
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert Frost Elementary School a good school?
Robert Frost Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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