Enrollment
287
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Prairie Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Prairie Elementary School
South Prairie Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Tillamook, Oregon, enrolling 287 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 287 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tillamook's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Elementary School (445 students): South Prairie Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 14.4:1).
Tillamook Sd 9 also operates Tillamook High School (729 students) and East Elementary School (445 students) alongside South Prairie 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 South Prairie Elementary School compares
South Prairie 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,614
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tillamook Sd 9, which includes South Prairie Elementary School.
$14,614
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.4%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~287 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Prairie Elementary School a good school?
South Prairie Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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