- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, OR
South Columbia Family School
Federal NCES profile for South Columbia Family School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411098001542Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Columbia Family School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 66
- students enrolled
South Columbia Family School has class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scappoose Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411098001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
South Columbia Family School grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 411098001542 · Warren, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
66 enr · 22:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Scappoose High School (709 students)
South Columbia Family School grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Columbia Family School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scappoose High
Scappoose High School
709 students
- Otto Petersen
Otto Petersen Elementary School
416 students
- Grant Watts El
Grant Watts Elementary School
382 students
- Scappoose Midd
Scappoose Middle School
307 students
- Sauvie Island 212
Sauvie Island School
212 students
- This school 66
South Columbia Family School
66 students
What this shows South Columbia Family School reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Columbia Family School compares
South Columbia Family School is a growing 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Oregon - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,166
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, South Columbia Family School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scappoose Sd 1j reports $15,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Columbia Family School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scappoose High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otto Petersen Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Watts Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scappoose Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sauvie Island School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Columbia Family School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
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 (~66 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Columbia Family School
How many students attend South Columbia Family School?
South Columbia Family School has 66 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, OR. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Columbia Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Columbia Family School is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Columbia Family School?
The largest demographic group at South Columbia Family School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Warren, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Columbia Family School?
South Columbia Family School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Scappoose Sd 1j?
Besides South Columbia Family School, Scappoose Sd 1j also operates Scappoose High School (709 students), Otto Petersen Elementary School (416 students), and Grant Watts Elementary School (382 students). See the Scappoose Sd 1j district page for the complete list.