Enrollment
431
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410192011348
Sexton Mountain Elementary School — Beaverton, OR
Federal NCES profile for Sexton Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sexton Mountain Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sexton Mountain Elementary School reports 431 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 70% below the Oregon average and 67% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Beaverton Sd 48j spends $17,283 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.2% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sexton Mountain Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 70% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 70% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Oregon — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,283
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 431 Top 68% in Oregon — larger than 32% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 17.1% -70% vs state
NCES ID 410192011348
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 11.6%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Sexton Mountain Elementary School.
$17,283
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
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Kinnaman Elementary School
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Nancy Ryles Elementary School
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Elmonica Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Sexton Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Sexton Mountain Elementary School?
Sexton Mountain Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Beaverton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sexton Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sexton Mountain Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sexton Mountain Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Sexton Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sexton Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sexton Mountain Elementary School is White at 56.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Beaverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sexton Mountain Elementary School?
Sexton Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.