- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tillamook, OR
South Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411232001072
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Prairie Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Tillamook · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Prairie Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Prairie Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Tillamook, OR.
School address
District: Tillamook Sd 9 · Oregon
NCES ID 411232001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Prairie Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 411232001072 · Tillamook, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 15.9:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Tillamook High School (729 students)
South Prairie Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Prairie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tillamook High
Tillamook High School
729 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
445 students
- Tillamook Juni
Tillamook Junior High School
318 students
- This school 287
South Prairie Elementary School
287 students
- Liberty Elemen 235
Liberty Elementary School
235 students
What this shows South Prairie Elementary School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Prairie Elementary School compares
South Prairie 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Oregon - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$16,063
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, South Prairie Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Tillamook Sd 9 reports $16,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tillamook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tillamook Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Tillamook
2 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend South Prairie Elementary School?
South Prairie Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tillamook, OR. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Prairie Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 South Prairie Elementary School?
69.6% of students at South Prairie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Prairie Elementary School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Tillamook, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Prairie Elementary School?
South Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 South Prairie Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tillamook?
By Resource Investment Index, South Prairie Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Tillamook, 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 Tillamook on the city page.
What other schools are in Tillamook Sd 9?
Besides South Prairie Elementary School, Tillamook Sd 9 also operates Tillamook High School (729 students), East Elementary School (445 students), and Tillamook Junior High School (318 students). See the Tillamook Sd 9 district page for the complete list.