Enrollment
375
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Primary School
Sunset Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Linn, Oregon, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Oregon average.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j spends $13,465 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Linn's public schools, it stands alongside Trillium Creek Primary School (480 students): Sunset Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 20:1).
West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students) and Wilsonville High School (1,258 students) alongside Sunset Primary 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 Sunset Primary School compares
Sunset Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,465
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j, which includes Sunset Primary School.
$13,465
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 3.1%
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 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
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Standard public school
480 students 20:1 students per teacher
Willamette Primary School
Standard public school
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
Standard public school
323 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bolton Primary School
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sunset Primary School a good school?
Sunset Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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