- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Sumpter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sumpter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082000807
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumpter Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools.
- #34 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumpter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumpter Elementary School ranks #34 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sumpter Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 411082000807 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 20.5:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Sumpter Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sumpter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 451
Sumpter Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Sumpter Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumpter Elementary School compares
Sumpter 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 55% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Oregon - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$16,685
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 7.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Sumpter Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumpter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumpter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumpter Elementary School
How many students attend Sumpter Elementary School?
Sumpter Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumpter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumpter Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumpter Elementary School?
81.6% of students at Sumpter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumpter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sumpter Elementary School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumpter Elementary School?
Sumpter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Sumpter Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumpter Elementary School ranks #34 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Sumpter Elementary School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.