Enrollment
354
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Klamath Falls, OR
Stearns Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stearns Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410702000504
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stearns Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stearns Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stearns Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Klamath Falls, OR.
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410702000504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stearns Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stearns Elementary School
Stearns Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, enrolling 354 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Klamath County Sd spends $14,025 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Klamath Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside Peterson Elementary School (573 students): Stearns Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 19.8:1).
Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students) and Mazama High School (690 students) alongside Stearns 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 Stearns Elementary School compares
Stearns 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$14,025
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Stearns Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath County Sd, which includes Stearns Elementary School.
$14,025
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 63.0%
Federal 14.8%
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 Stearns Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mazama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stearns Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Klamath Falls
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peterson Elementary School
Standard public school
573 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Ferguson Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Shasta Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Henley Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Mills Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~354 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stearns Elementary School
How many students attend Stearns Elementary School?
Stearns Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Klamath Falls, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stearns Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stearns Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Stearns Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Stearns Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stearns Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stearns Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Klamath Falls, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stearns Elementary School?
Stearns Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Stearns Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Klamath Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Stearns Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Klamath Falls, 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 Klamath Falls on the city page.
Is Stearns Elementary School a good school?
Stearns Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Klamath County Sd?
Besides Stearns Elementary School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Mazama High School (690 students), and Peterson Elementary School (573 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.
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