Enrollment
332
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stayton, OR
Stayton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stayton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002000833
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stayton Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Stayton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stayton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stayton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stayton, OR.
School address
District: North Santiam Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stayton Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stayton Elementary School
Stayton Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Stayton, Oregon, enrolling 332 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.7% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 332 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 313 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Santiam Sd 29j spends $13,637 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Stayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stayton Middle School (486 students): Stayton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton High School (669 students) and Stayton Middle School (486 students) alongside Stayton 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 Stayton Elementary School compares
Stayton Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$13,637
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Stayton Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Santiam Sd 29j, which includes Stayton Elementary School.
$13,637
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 56.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Stayton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stayton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sublimity Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mari-Linn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Santiam Options Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stayton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in Stayton
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 (~332 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stayton Elementary School
How many students attend Stayton Elementary School?
Stayton Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stayton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stayton Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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 Stayton Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Stayton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stayton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stayton Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Stayton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stayton Elementary School?
Stayton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Stayton Elementary School rank among public schools in Stayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stayton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Stayton, 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 Stayton on the city page.
Is Stayton Elementary School a good school?
Stayton Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% 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 North Santiam Sd 29j?
Besides Stayton Elementary School, North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton High School (669 students), Stayton Middle School (486 students), and Sublimity Elementary School (366 students). See the North Santiam Sd 29j district page for the complete list.
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