- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Sauvie Island School
Federal NCES profile for Sauvie Island School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411098001011Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauvie Island School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #36 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sauvie Island School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sauvie Island School ranks #36 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Scappoose Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411098001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sauvie Island School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 411098001011 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
212 enr · 16.3:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Scappoose High School (709 students)
Sauvie Island School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sauvie Island School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scappoose High
Scappoose High School
709 students
- Otto Petersen
Otto Petersen Elementary School
416 students
- Grant Watts El
Grant Watts Elementary School
382 students
- Scappoose Midd
Scappoose Middle School
307 students
- This school 212
Sauvie Island School
212 students
- Warren Element 109
Warren Elementary School
109 students
What this shows Sauvie Island School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sauvie Island School compares
Sauvie Island 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 62% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Sauvie Island School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Scappoose Sd 1j reports $15,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sauvie Island School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otto Petersen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Watts Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scappoose Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sauvie Island School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sauvie Island School
How many students attend Sauvie Island School?
Sauvie Island School has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauvie Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauvie Island School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Sauvie Island School?
19.9% of students at Sauvie Island School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sauvie Island School?
The largest demographic group at Sauvie Island School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauvie Island School?
Sauvie Island School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Sauvie Island School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauvie Island School ranks #36 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, 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 Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Scappoose Sd 1j?
Besides Sauvie Island School, Scappoose Sd 1j also operates Scappoose High School (709 students), Otto Petersen Elementary School (416 students), and Grant Watts Elementary School (382 students). See the Scappoose Sd 1j district page for the complete list.