Enrollment
296
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt Angel, OR
St Marys Public School
Federal NCES profile for St Marys Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410855000838
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Marys Public School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mt Angel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St Marys Public School has class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Marys Public School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mt Angel, OR.
School address
District: Mt Angel Sd 91 · Oregon
NCES ID 410855000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Marys Public School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Marys Public School
St Marys Public School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mt Angel, Oregon, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.0% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Mt Angel's elementary schools, it stands alongside Butte Creek Elementary School (303 students): St Marys Public School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
Mt Angel Sd 91 also operates John F Kennedy High School (223 students) and Mt Angel Middle School (165 students) alongside St Marys Public 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 St Marys Public School compares
St Marys Public 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 15% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Oregon - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$15,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, St Marys Public School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Angel Sd 91, which includes St Marys Public School.
$15,981
Per student
-12%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 66.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 St Marys Public School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Angel Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Marys Public School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Mt Angel
1 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 (~296 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St Marys Public School
How many students attend St Marys Public School?
St Marys Public School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt Angel, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Public School is 19.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Marys Public School?
45.0% of students at St Marys Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Marys Public School?
The largest demographic group at St Marys Public School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Mt Angel, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Marys Public School?
St Marys Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 St Marys Public School rank among public schools in Mt Angel?
By Resource Investment Index, St Marys Public School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mt Angel, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Angel on the city page.
Is St Marys Public School a good school?
St Marys Public School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Mt Angel Sd 91?
Besides St Marys Public School, Mt Angel Sd 91 also operates John F Kennedy High School (223 students) and Mt Angel Middle School (165 students). See the Mt Angel Sd 91 district page for the complete list.
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