- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcminnville, OR
Sue Buel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sue Buel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410801001752
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sue Buel Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Mcminnville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sue Buel Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sue Buel Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Mcminnville, OR.
School address
District: Mcminnville Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410801001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sue Buel Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 410801001752 · Mcminnville, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 13.3:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcminnville High School (2,228 students)
Sue Buel Elementary held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sue Buel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcminnville Hi
Mcminnville High School
2,228 students
- Duniway Middle 761
Duniway Middle School
761 students
- Patton Middle 646
Patton Middle School
646 students
- Memorial Eleme 557
Memorial Elementary School
557 students
- Grandhaven Ele 446
Grandhaven Elementary School
446 students
- This school 398
Sue Buel Elementary
398 students
What this shows Sue Buel Elementary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sue Buel Elementary compares
Sue Buel Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$15,368
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Sue Buel Elementary is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcminnville Sd 40 reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sue Buel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcminnville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duniway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandhaven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sue Buel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sue Buel Elementary
How many students attend Sue Buel Elementary?
Sue Buel Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcminnville, OR. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sue Buel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sue Buel Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Sue Buel Elementary?
69.2% of students at Sue Buel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sue Buel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sue Buel Elementary is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Mcminnville, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sue Buel Elementary?
Sue Buel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sue Buel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mcminnville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sue Buel Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Mcminnville, 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 Mcminnville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcminnville Sd 40?
Besides Sue Buel Elementary, Mcminnville Sd 40 also operates Mcminnville High School (2,228 students), Duniway Middle School (761 students), and Patton Middle School (646 students). See the Mcminnville Sd 40 district page for the complete list.