- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Helens, OR
St Helens Arthur Academy
Federal NCES profile for St Helens Arthur Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411172001732Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Helens Arthur Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in St Helens · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
St Helens Arthur Academy has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Helens Arthur Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in St Helens, OR.
School address
District: St Helens Sd 502 · Oregon
NCES ID 411172001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
St Helens Arthur Academy shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 411172001732 · St Helens, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
160 enr · 16:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: St Helens High School (823 students)
St Helens Arthur Academy shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
St Helens Arthur Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Helens High
St Helens High School
823 students
- St Helens Midd
St Helens Middle School
563 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
452 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
426 students
- Columbia City 214
Columbia City School
214 students
- This school 160
St Helens Arthur Academy
160 students
What this shows St Helens Arthur Academy reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Helens Arthur Academy compares
St Helens Arthur Academy is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Oregon - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$15,027
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, St Helens Arthur Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for St Helens Sd 502 reports $15,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Helens Arthur Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Helens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia City School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Helens Arthur Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in St Helens
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Helens Arthur Academy
How many students attend St Helens Arthur Academy?
St Helens Arthur Academy has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Helens, OR. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Helens Arthur Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Helens Arthur Academy is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 St Helens Arthur Academy?
27.2% of students at St Helens Arthur Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Helens Arthur Academy?
The largest demographic group at St Helens Arthur Academy is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in St Helens, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Helens Arthur Academy?
St Helens Arthur Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Helens Arthur Academy rank among elementary schools in St Helens?
By Resource Investment Index, St Helens Arthur Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in St Helens, 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 St Helens on the city page.
What other schools are in St Helens Sd 502?
Besides St Helens Arthur Academy, St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students), St Helens Middle School (563 students), and Mcbride Elementary School (452 students). See the St Helens Sd 502 district page for the complete list.