Enrollment
227
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sams Valley Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sams Valley Elementary School
Sams Valley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Central Point, Oregon, enrolling 227 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.6% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Central Point Sd 6 spends $13,095 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Central Point's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jewett Elementary School (607 students): Sams Valley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 19.6:1).
Central Point Sd 6 also operates Scenic Middle School (774 students) and Jewett Elementary School (607 students) alongside Sams Valley 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 Sams Valley Elementary School compares
Sams Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Point Sd 6, which includes Sams Valley Elementary School.
$13,095
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~227 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sams Valley Elementary School a good school?
Sams Valley Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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