Enrollment
353
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport, OR
Sam Case Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sam Case Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410750000660
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Case Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Case Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Case Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Newport, OR.
School address
District: Lincoln County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410750000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sam Case Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sam Case Elementary
Sam Case Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newport, Oregon, enrolling 353 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 353 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.
Against 325 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Yaquina View Elementary (264 students): Sam Case Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 11:1).
Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students) and Taft High School (535 students) alongside Sam Case Elementary.
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 Case Elementary compares
Sam Case Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Oregon - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$14,560
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Sam Case Elementary is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County Sd, which includes Sam Case Elementary.
$14,560
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 Case Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toledo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Case Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Newport
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 (~353 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sam Case Elementary
How many students attend Sam Case Elementary?
Sam Case Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Case Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Case Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Case Elementary?
69.9% of students at Sam Case Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Case Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sam Case Elementary is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Newport, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Case Elementary?
Sam Case Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Case Elementary rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Case Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Newport, 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 Newport on the city page.
Is Sam Case Elementary a good school?
Sam Case Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Lincoln County Sd?
Besides Sam Case Elementary, Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students), Taft High School (535 students), and Taft Elementary School (464 students). See the Lincoln County Sd district page for the complete list.
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