Enrollment
442
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Heights Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky Heights Elementary School
Rocky Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hermiston, Oregon, enrolling 442 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (28%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hermiston Sd 8 spends $14,312 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hermiston's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Park Elementary School (408 students): Rocky Heights Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.1:1).
Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students) and Armand Larive Middle School (722 students) alongside Rocky Heights 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 Rocky Heights Elementary School compares
Rocky Heights 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,312
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermiston Sd 8, which includes Rocky Heights Elementary School.
$14,312
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 67.1%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~442 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rocky Heights Elementary School a good school?
Rocky Heights Elementary School earns 30/100 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 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.
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