Enrollment
330
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 411052001579
Salish Ponds Elementary School — Fairview, OR
Federal NCES profile for Salish Ponds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Reynolds Sd 7 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salish Ponds Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Salish Ponds Elementary School reports 330 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Oregon average and 91% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 330 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 76.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Reynolds Sd 7 spends $17,756 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.6% from local sources (property taxes), 63.8% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Salish Ponds Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
76.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,756
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 330 Top 47% in Oregon — larger than 53% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.7% +71% vs state
NCES ID 411052001579
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 26.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.2%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 330:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 76.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reynolds Sd 7, which includes Salish Ponds Elementary School.
$17,756
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.8%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,385
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Salish Ponds Elementary School
How many students attend Salish Ponds Elementary School?
Salish Ponds Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fairview, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salish Ponds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salish Ponds Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salish Ponds Elementary School?
98.7% of students at Salish Ponds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salish Ponds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Salish Ponds Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fairview, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salish Ponds Elementary School?
Salish Ponds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.