- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Sherwood Heights Elementary School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 410951001106 · Pendleton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 15.1:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High School (763 students)
Sherwood Heights Elementary School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High School
763 students
- Sunridge Middl
Sunridge Middle School
672 students
- This school
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
439 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
420 students
- Mckay Creek El 265
Mckay Creek Elementary School
265 students
- Pendleton Earl 197
Pendleton Early Learning Center
197 students
What this shows Sherwood Heights Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Heights Elementary School compares
Sherwood Heights Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,683
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
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.
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
District finance for Pendleton Sd 16 reports $14,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~439 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.