- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Central Point, OR
Sams Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sams Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410294000406
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sams Valley Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Central Point · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sams Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sams Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Central Point, OR.
School address
District: Central Point Sd 6 · Oregon
NCES ID 410294000406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sams Valley Elementary School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 410294000406 · Central Point, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 18.9:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Scenic Middle School (774 students)
Sams Valley Elementary School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sams Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scenic Middle
Scenic Middle School
774 students
- Jewett Element
Jewett Elementary School
607 students
- Richardson Ele
Richardson Elementary School
500 students
- Crater School
Crater School of Business Innovation and Science
496 students
- Crater Academy
Crater Academy of Health and Public Services
487 students
- This school 227
Sams Valley Elementary School
227 students
What this shows Sams Valley Elementary School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sams Valley Elementary School compares
Sams Valley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Oregon - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$13,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Sams Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Point Sd 6 reports $13,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sams Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jewett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crater School of Business Innovation and Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crater Academy of Health and Public Services | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sams Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Central Point
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jewett Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Richardson Elementary School
Standard public school
500 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Central Point Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Standard public school
249 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Rogue Primary School
Standard public school
154 students 38.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sams Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Sams Valley Elementary School?
Sams Valley Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Central Point, OR. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sams Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sams Valley Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sams Valley Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Sams Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sams Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sams Valley Elementary School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Central Point, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sams Valley Elementary School?
Sams Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sams Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Central Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Sams Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Central Point, 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 Central Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Point Sd 6?
Besides Sams Valley Elementary School, Central Point Sd 6 also operates Scenic Middle School (774 students), Jewett Elementary School (607 students), and Richardson Elementary School (500 students). See the Central Point Sd 6 district page for the complete list.