Enrollment
439
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pendleton, OR
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410951001106
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Heights Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Pendleton, OR.
School address
District: Pendleton Sd 16 · Oregon
NCES ID 410951001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherwood Heights Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Sherwood Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pendleton, Oregon, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.5% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 308 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #275, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pendleton Sd 16 spends $13,414 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pendleton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary School (420 students): Sherwood Heights Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students) and Sunridge Middle School (672 students) alongside Sherwood Heights 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 Sherwood Heights Elementary School compares
Sherwood Heights 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$13,414
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
20
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Sherwood Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pendleton Sd 16, which includes Sherwood Heights Elementary School.
$13,414
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 Sherwood Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckay Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Pendleton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~439 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Sherwood Heights Elementary School?
Sherwood Heights Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pendleton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Heights Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Sherwood Heights Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Sherwood Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Heights Elementary School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Pendleton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Heights Elementary School?
Sherwood Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Sherwood Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Heights Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton on the city page.
Is Sherwood Heights Elementary School a good school?
Sherwood Heights Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 Pendleton Sd 16?
Besides Sherwood Heights Elementary School, Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students), Sunridge Middle School (672 students), and Washington Elementary School (420 students). See the Pendleton Sd 16 district page for the complete list.
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