- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mill City, OR
Santiam Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Santiam Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410810000722
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santiam Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mill City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Santiam Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santiam Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mill City, OR.
School address
District: Santiam Canyon Sd 129j · Oregon
NCES ID 410810000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Santiam Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 410810000722 · Mill City, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Oregon Charter Academy (2,345 students)
Santiam Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Santiam Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oregon Charter
Oregon Charter Academy
2,345 students
- Santiam Junior 319
Santiam Junior/Senior High School
319 students
- This school 249
Santiam Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Santiam Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santiam Elementary School compares
Santiam Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 33% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Oregon - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$4,458
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Santiam Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Santiam Canyon Sd 129j reports $4,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santiam Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Charter Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiam Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santiam Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santiam Elementary School
How many students attend Santiam Elementary School?
Santiam Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mill City, OR. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santiam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santiam Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Santiam Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Santiam Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santiam Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Santiam Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Mill City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santiam Elementary School?
Santiam Elementary School 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 Santiam Elementary School rank among public schools in Mill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Santiam Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mill City, 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 Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
Besides Santiam Elementary School, Santiam Canyon Sd 129j also operates Oregon Charter Academy (2,345 students) and Santiam Junior/Senior High School (319 students). See the Santiam Canyon Sd 129j district page for the complete list.