Enrollment
519
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florence, OR
Siuslaw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Siuslaw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410510000644
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siuslaw Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Siuslaw Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siuslaw Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Florence, OR.
School address
District: Siuslaw Sd 97j · Oregon
NCES ID 410510000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siuslaw Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Siuslaw Elementary School
Siuslaw Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Florence, Oregon, enrolling 519 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Siuslaw Sd 97j also operates Siuslaw High School (413 students) and Siuslaw Middle School (275 students) alongside Siuslaw 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 Siuslaw Elementary School compares
Siuslaw 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Oregon - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 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 73.0%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Siuslaw Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Siuslaw Sd 97j, which includes Siuslaw Elementary School.
$18,884
Per student
+4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 35.9%
Federal 15.1%
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 Siuslaw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siuslaw High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Siuslaw Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siuslaw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Siuslaw Elementary School
How many students attend Siuslaw Elementary School?
Siuslaw Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florence, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Siuslaw Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Siuslaw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siuslaw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Siuslaw Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Florence, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siuslaw Elementary School?
Siuslaw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Siuslaw Elementary School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Siuslaw Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
Is Siuslaw Elementary School a good school?
Siuslaw Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Siuslaw Sd 97j?
Besides Siuslaw Elementary School, Siuslaw Sd 97j also operates Siuslaw High School (413 students) and Siuslaw Middle School (275 students). See the Siuslaw Sd 97j district page for the complete list.
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