Enrollment
472
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oregon, OH
Starr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446001480
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starr Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Oregon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Starr Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starr Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Oregon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starr Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starr Elementary School
Starr Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oregon, Ohio, enrolling 472 students.
At 18.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 713 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #477.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oregon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Intermediate School (494 students): Starr Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Oregon City also operates Clay High School (1,107 students) and Eisenhower Intermediate School (494 students) alongside Starr Elementary 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 Starr Elementary School compares
Starr Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 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.
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 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Starr Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon City, which includes Starr Elementary School.
$14,795
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 34.7%
Federal 11.3%
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 Starr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fassett Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jerusalem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Oregon
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 Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Starr Elementary School
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oregon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starr Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starr Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Starr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starr Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starr Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Oregon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Starr Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Oregon?
By Resource Investment Index, Starr Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Oregon, OH. 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 on the city page.
Is Starr Elementary School a good school?
Starr Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 Oregon City?
Besides Starr Elementary School, Oregon City also operates Clay High School (1,107 students), Eisenhower Intermediate School (494 students), and Fassett Junior High School (473 students). See the Oregon City district page for the complete list.
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