- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Stayton Elementary School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 410002000833 · Stayton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 15.1:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Stayton High School (669 students)
Stayton Elementary School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Stayton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stayton High S
Stayton High School
669 students
- Stayton Middle
Stayton Middle School
486 students
- Sublimity Elem
Sublimity Elementary School
366 students
- This school
Stayton Elementary School
332 students
- Mari-Linn Elem 158
Mari-Linn Elementary School
158 students
- North Santiam 99
North Santiam Options Academy
99 students
What this shows Stayton Elementary School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stayton Elementary School compares
Stayton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,887
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
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.
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
District finance for North Santiam Sd 29j reports $14,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~332 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.