- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermiston, OR
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410630001093
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Heights Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Hermiston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Hermiston, OR.
School address
District: Hermiston Sd 8 · Oregon
NCES ID 410630001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Rocky Heights Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 410630001093 · Hermiston, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 15.8:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermiston High School (1,705 students)
Rocky Heights Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Rocky Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermiston High
Hermiston High School
1,705 students
- Armand Larive
Armand Larive Middle School
722 students
- Sandstone Midd 609
Sandstone Middle School
609 students
- This school 442
Rocky Heights Elementary School
442 students
- West Park Elem 408
West Park Elementary School
408 students
- Loma Vista Ele 397
Loma Vista Elementary
397 students
What this shows Rocky Heights Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Heights Elementary School compares
Rocky Heights 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$15,541
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 27.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Rocky Heights Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hermiston Sd 8 reports $15,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armand Larive Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandstone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Hermiston
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 14:1 students per teacher
Desert View Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14:1 students per teacher
Highland Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
308 students 13.4:1 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Rocky Heights Elementary School?
Rocky Heights Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermiston, OR. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Heights Elementary School is 15.8:1, 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 Rocky Heights Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Rocky Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Heights Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Hermiston, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Heights Elementary School?
Rocky Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Rocky Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hermiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Hermiston, 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 Hermiston on the city page.
What other schools are in Hermiston Sd 8?
Besides Rocky Heights Elementary School, Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students), Armand Larive Middle School (722 students), and Sandstone Middle School (609 students). See the Hermiston Sd 8 district page for the complete list.