- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sisters, OR
Sisters Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sisters Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411149000283
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sisters Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sisters · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sisters Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sisters Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sisters, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Sisters Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 411149000283 · Sisters, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 19.6:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sisters High School (419 students)
Sisters Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sisters Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sisters Elementary School
491 students
- Sisters High S
Sisters High School
419 students
- Sisters Middle
Sisters Middle School
260 students
What this shows Sisters Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sisters Elementary School compares
Sisters Elementary 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 51% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,286
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Sisters Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Sisters Sd 6 reports $16,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sisters Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sisters Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sisters Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Sisters
1 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sisters Elementary School
How many students attend Sisters Elementary School?
Sisters Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sisters, OR. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisters Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sisters Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sisters Elementary School?
25.9% of students at Sisters Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sisters Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sisters Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Sisters, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sisters Elementary School?
Sisters Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Sisters Elementary School rank among public schools in Sisters?
By Resource Investment Index, Sisters Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sisters, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sisters Sd 6?
Besides Sisters Elementary School, Sisters Sd 6 also operates Sisters High School (419 students) and Sisters Middle School (260 students). See the Sisters Sd 6 district page for the complete list.