Enrollment
491
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sisters Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sisters Elementary School
Sisters Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sisters, Oregon, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Sisters's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sisters Middle School (260 students): Sisters Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 11.3:1).
Sisters Sd 6 also operates Sisters High School (419 students) and Sisters Middle School (260 students) alongside Sisters 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 Sisters Elementary School compares
Sisters 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,622
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sisters Sd 6, which includes Sisters Elementary School.
$15,622
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 22.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~491 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sisters on the city page.
Is Sisters Elementary School a good school?
Sisters Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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