- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Molalla, OR
Rural Dell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rural Dell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410831000136
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rural Dell Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Molalla · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rural Dell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Dell Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Molalla, OR.
School address
District: Molalla River Sd 35 · Oregon
NCES ID 410831000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rural Dell Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 410831000136 · Molalla, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 20.9:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Molalla High School (745 students)
Rural Dell Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Rural Dell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Molalla High S
Molalla High School
745 students
- Molalla River
Molalla River Middle School
531 students
- Molalla Elemen
Molalla Elementary School
438 students
- This school 251
Rural Dell Elementary School
251 students
- Molalla River 224
Molalla River Academy
224 students
- Mulino Element 204
Mulino Elementary School
204 students
What this shows Rural Dell Elementary School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rural Dell Elementary School compares
Rural Dell 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 44% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Rural Dell Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Molalla River Sd 35 reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rural Dell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Molalla Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulino Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rural Dell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Molalla
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rural Dell Elementary School
How many students attend Rural Dell Elementary School?
Rural Dell Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Molalla, OR. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Dell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Dell Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rural Dell Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Rural Dell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rural Dell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rural Dell Elementary School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Molalla, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rural Dell Elementary School?
Rural Dell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Rural Dell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Molalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Dell Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Molalla, 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 Molalla on the city page.
What other schools are in Molalla River Sd 35?
Besides Rural Dell Elementary School, Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students), Molalla River Middle School (531 students), and Molalla Elementary School (438 students). See the Molalla River Sd 35 district page for the complete list.