Enrollment
203
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oregon City, OR
Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Federal NCES profile for Springwater Environmental Sciences 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 410933001642Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springwater Environmental Sciences School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Oregon City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 203
- students enrolled
Springwater Environmental Sciences School has class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Oregon City, OR.
School address
District: Oregon City Sd 62 · Oregon
NCES ID 410933001642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springwater Environmental Sciences School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springwater Environmental Sciences School
Springwater Environmental Sciences School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Oregon City, Oregon, enrolling 203 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Oregon schools and 44% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 203 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon City Sd 62 spends $13,476 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Oregon City's elementary schools, it stands alongside John Mcloughlin Elementary School (585 students): Springwater Environmental Sciences School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.4:1 vs 25.4:1).
Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students) and Gardiner Middle School (699 students) alongside Springwater Environmental Sciences 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 Springwater Environmental Sciences School compares
Springwater Environmental Sciences 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Oregon - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$13,476
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
Counselors0.9 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.
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 82.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Springwater Environmental Sciences School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon City Sd 62, which includes Springwater Environmental Sciences School.
$13,476
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 52.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 Springwater Environmental Sciences School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardiner Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tumwata Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Mcloughlin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holcomb Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springwater Environmental Sciences School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Oregon City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Mcloughlin Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Holcomb Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Redland Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
419 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Carus School
Standard public school
325 students 14.8:1 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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springwater Environmental Sciences School
How many students attend Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School has 203 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oregon City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springwater Environmental Sciences School is 25.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
The largest demographic group at Springwater Environmental Sciences School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Oregon City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springwater Environmental Sciences School?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Springwater Environmental Sciences School rank among elementary schools in Oregon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Springwater Environmental Sciences School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Oregon City, 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 Oregon City on the city page.
Is Springwater Environmental Sciences School a good school?
Springwater Environmental Sciences School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Oregon City Sd 62?
Besides Springwater Environmental Sciences School, Oregon City Sd 62 also operates Oregon City Senior High School (1,944 students), Gardiner Middle School (699 students), and Tumwata Middle School (685 students). See the Oregon City Sd 62 district page for the complete list.
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