- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, OR
South Shore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Shore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410112000674
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shore Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Shore Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Shore Elementary School ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
South Shore Elementary School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 410112000674 · Albany, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 20.9:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: South Albany High School (1,466 students)
South Shore Elementary School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Shore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Albany H
South Albany High School
1,466 students
- West Albany Hi
West Albany High School
1,297 students
- Timber Ridge S
Timber Ridge School
657 students
- Calapooia Midd 585
Calapooia Middle School
585 students
- Memorial Middl 544
Memorial Middle School
544 students
- This school 356
South Shore Elementary School
356 students
What this shows South Shore Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Shore Elementary School compares
South Shore 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 33% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$14,894
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 21.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, South Shore Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j reports $14,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Shore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Shore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Albany
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Timber Ridge School
Standard public school
657 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Periwinkle Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
297 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Shore Elementary School
How many students attend South Shore Elementary School?
South Shore Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, OR. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shore Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Shore Elementary School?
70.4% of students at South Shore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Shore Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Albany, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shore Elementary School?
South Shore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Shore Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, South Shore Elementary School ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides South Shore Elementary School, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students), West Albany High School (1,297 students), and Timber Ridge School (657 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.