Enrollment
249
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santiam Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santiam Elementary School
Santiam Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mill City, Oregon, enrolling 249 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Santiam Canyon Sd 129j spends $3,448 per pupil, 81% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j also operates Oregon Charter Academy (2,345 students) and Santiam Junior/Senior High School (319 students) alongside Santiam 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 Santiam Elementary School compares
Santiam 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$3,448
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santiam Canyon Sd 129j, which includes Santiam Elementary School.
$3,448
Per student
-81%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-79%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 83.1%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~249 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mill City on the city page.
Is Santiam Elementary School a good school?
Santiam Elementary School earns 31/100 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 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.
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