Enrollment
327
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandy Grade School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandy Grade School
Sandy Grade School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sandy, Oregon, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 327 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 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon Trail Sd 46 spends $13,107 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sandy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Firwood Elementary School (430 students): Sandy Grade School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 19.5:1).
Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Sandy High School (1,420 students) and Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students) alongside Sandy Grade 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 Sandy Grade School compares
Sandy Grade 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,107
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon Trail Sd 46, which includes Sandy Grade School.
$13,107
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
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 (~327 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sandy on the city page.
Is Sandy Grade School a good school?
Sandy Grade School earns 32/100 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 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.
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