Enrollment
330
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boardman, OR
Sam Boardman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sam Boardman 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 410852001311
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Boardman Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Boardman · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Boardman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Boardman Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Boardman, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sam Boardman Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sam Boardman Elementary School
Sam Boardman Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Boardman, Oregon, enrolling 330 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.2:1, Sam Boardman Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Oregon schools and 25% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #249, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Boardman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Windy River Elementary School (241 students): Sam Boardman Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
Morrow Sd 1 also operates Riverside Junior/Senior High School (520 students) and Irrigon Junior/Senior High School (345 students) alongside Sam Boardman 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 Sam Boardman Elementary School compares
Sam Boardman 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Oregon - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.9%
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
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 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
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
White 17.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Sam Boardman Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morrow Sd 1, which includes Sam Boardman Elementary School.
$16,420
Per student
-9%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 50.5%
Federal 9.8%
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 Sam Boardman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irrigon Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windy River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A C Houghton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heppner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Boardman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Boardman
1 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 (~330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sam Boardman Elementary School
How many students attend Sam Boardman Elementary School?
Sam Boardman Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boardman, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Boardman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Boardman Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% lower 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 Sam Boardman Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Sam Boardman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Boardman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sam Boardman Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment, in Boardman, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Boardman Elementary School?
Sam Boardman 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 Sam Boardman Elementary School rank among public schools in Boardman?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Boardman Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Boardman, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boardman on the city page.
Is Sam Boardman Elementary School a good school?
Sam Boardman Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Morrow Sd 1?
Besides Sam Boardman Elementary School, Morrow Sd 1 also operates Riverside Junior/Senior High School (520 students), Irrigon Junior/Senior High School (345 students), and Windy River Elementary School (241 students). See the Morrow Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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