Enrollment
568
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Happy Valley, OR
Scouters Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scouters Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410883001775
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scouters Mountain Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Happy Valley · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Scouters Mountain Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scouters Mountain Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Happy Valley, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883001775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scouters Mountain Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scouters Mountain Elementary
Scouters Mountain Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Happy Valley, Oregon, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Oregon schools and 24% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Happy Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Happy Valley Elementary School (491 students): Scouters Mountain Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 22.3:1).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Scouters Mountain Elementary.
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 Scouters Mountain Elementary compares
Scouters Mountain Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 67% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Oregon - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,929
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 38.4%
Asian 32.7%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Scouters Mountain Elementary is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Scouters Mountain Elementary.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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 Scouters Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scouters Mountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Happy Valley
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Mount Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Verne a Duncan Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 19:1 students per teacher
Spring Mountain Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Scouters Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Scouters Mountain Elementary?
Scouters Mountain Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Happy Valley, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scouters Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scouters Mountain Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scouters Mountain Elementary?
17.4% of students at Scouters Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scouters Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scouters Mountain Elementary is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Happy Valley, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scouters Mountain Elementary?
Scouters Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Scouters Mountain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Happy Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Scouters Mountain Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Happy Valley, 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 Happy Valley on the city page.
Is Scouters Mountain Elementary a good school?
Scouters Mountain Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. 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 North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Scouters Mountain Elementary, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.
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