Enrollment
251
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rural Dell Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rural Dell Elementary School
Rural Dell Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Molalla, Oregon, enrolling 251 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Molalla River Sd 35 spends $13,155 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Molalla's elementary schools, it stands alongside Molalla Elementary School (438 students): Rural Dell Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla High School (745 students) and Molalla River Middle School (531 students) alongside Rural Dell 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 Rural Dell Elementary School compares
Rural Dell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Molalla River Sd 35, which includes Rural Dell Elementary School.
$13,155
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 57.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~251 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rural Dell Elementary School a good school?
Rural Dell Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. 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 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.
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