Enrollment
160
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Helens Arthur Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Helens Arthur Academy
St Helens Arthur Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in St Helens, Oregon, enrolling 160 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding St Helens Sd 502 spends $13,483 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among St Helens's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mcbride Elementary School (452 students): St Helens Arthur Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 16.7:1).
St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students) and St Helens Middle School (563 students) alongside St Helens Arthur Academy.
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 St Helens Arthur Academy compares
St Helens Arthur Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,483
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Helens Sd 502, which includes St Helens Arthur Academy.
$13,483
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 54.6%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~160 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is St Helens Arthur Academy a good school?
St Helens Arthur Academy earns 39/100 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 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.
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