Enrollment
159
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milwaukie, OR
Sojourner School
Federal NCES profile for Sojourner School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410883001317
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sojourner School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sojourner School has class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sojourner School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883001317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sojourner School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sojourner School
Sojourner School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Milwaukie, Oregon, enrolling 159 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Oregon schools and 29% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 159 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Milwaukie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitcomb Elementary School (415 students): Sojourner School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 18:1).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Sojourner 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 Sojourner School compares
Sojourner 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 74% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Oregon - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,929
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 159 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 76.3%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Sojourner School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Sojourner School.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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 Sojourner School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sojourner School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Milwaukie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Whitcomb Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 18:1 students per teacher
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ardenwald Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bilquist Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
View Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Candy Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sojourner School
How many students attend Sojourner School?
Sojourner School has 159 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sojourner School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sojourner School is 22.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sojourner School?
13.8% of students at Sojourner School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sojourner School?
The largest demographic group at Sojourner School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sojourner School?
Sojourner School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Sojourner School rank among elementary schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, Sojourner School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie on the city page.
Is Sojourner School a good school?
Sojourner School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Sojourner School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.
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