- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Linn, OR
Sunset Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411317000055
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in West Linn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Primary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Primary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in West Linn, OR.
School address
District: West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j · Oregon
NCES ID 411317000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Sunset Primary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 411317000055 · West Linn, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 19.7:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Linn High School (1,809 students)
Sunset Primary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sunset Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Linn High
West Linn High School
1,809 students
- Wilsonville Hi
Wilsonville High School
1,258 students
- Rosemont Ridge 699
Rosemont Ridge Middle School
699 students
- Boeckman Creek 488
Boeckman Creek Primary School
488 students
- Lowrie Primary 482
Lowrie Primary School
482 students
- This school 375
Sunset Primary School
375 students
What this shows Sunset Primary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Primary School compares
Sunset Primary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Oregon - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,867
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Sunset Primary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j reports $15,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilsonville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowrie Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in West Linn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trillium Creek Primary School
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Willamette Primary School
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384 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Cedaroak Park Primary School
Standard public school
348 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Stafford Primary School
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323 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bolton Primary School
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Primary School
How many students attend Sunset Primary School?
Sunset Primary School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Linn, OR. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Primary School is 19.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Primary School?
12.3% of students at Sunset Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Primary School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in West Linn, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Primary School?
Sunset Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sunset Primary School rank among schools in West Linn?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Primary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in West Linn, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Linn on the city page.
What other schools are in West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j?
Besides Sunset Primary School, West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students), Wilsonville High School (1,258 students), and Rosemont Ridge Middle School (699 students). See the West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j district page for the complete list.