- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, OR
Sandy Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411089000106
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Grade School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Grade School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Grade School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sandy, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Oregon
NCES ID 411089000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sandy Grade School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 411089000106 · Sandy, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 18.2:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy High School (1,420 students)
Sandy Grade School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sandy Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy High Sch
Sandy High School
1,420 students
- Cedar Ridge Mi 471
Cedar Ridge Middle School
471 students
- Firwood Elemen 430
Firwood Elementary School
430 students
- Boring Middle 427
Boring Middle School
427 students
- Kelso Elementa 350
Kelso Elementary School
350 students
- This school 327
Sandy Grade School
327 students
What this shows Sandy Grade School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Grade School compares
Sandy Grade School 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 0% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$13,804
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
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Sandy Grade School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oregon Trail Sd 46 reports $13,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Firwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelso Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Sandy
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Grade School
How many students attend Sandy Grade School?
Sandy Grade School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, OR. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Grade School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy Grade School?
52.8% of students at Sandy Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Grade School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Sandy, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Grade School?
Sandy Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sandy Grade School rank among public schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Grade School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sandy, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oregon Trail Sd 46?
Besides Sandy Grade School, Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students), Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students), and Firwood Elementary School (430 students). See the Oregon Trail Sd 46 district page for the complete list.