- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sam Case Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 410750000660 · Newport, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.7:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport High School (669 students)
Sam Case Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sam Case Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport High S
Newport High School
669 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
535 students
- Taft Elementar
Taft Elementary School
464 students
- Newport Middle
Newport Middle School
426 students
- This school
Sam Case Elementary
353 students
- Toledo Element
Toledo Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Sam Case Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Case Elementary compares
Sam Case Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,750
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County Sd reports $15,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~353 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.