Enrollment
380
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coos Bay, OR
Sunset School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410366000215
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Coos Bay · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Coos Bay, OR.
School address
District: Coos Bay Sd 9 · Oregon
NCES ID 410366000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset School
Sunset School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Coos Bay, Oregon, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.8% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Coos Bay Sd 9 spends $14,108 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Coos Bay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Millicoma School (473 students): Sunset School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 21.5:1).
Coos Bay Sd 9 also operates Marshfield Senior High School (798 students) and Millicoma School (473 students) alongside Sunset 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 School compares
Sunset 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 6% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Oregon - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$14,108
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Sunset School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coos Bay Sd 9, which includes Sunset School.
$14,108
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millicoma School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Coos Bay
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Millicoma School
Standard public school
473 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
279 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside School
Standard public school
274 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Lighthouse Charter School
Standard public school
203 students 15.6:1 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 (~380 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sunset School
How many students attend Sunset School?
Sunset School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coos Bay, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset School?
55.8% of students at Sunset School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Coos Bay, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset School?
Sunset School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Coos Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Coos Bay, 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 Coos Bay on the city page.
Is Sunset School a good school?
Sunset School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Coos Bay Sd 9?
Besides Sunset School, Coos Bay Sd 9 also operates Marshfield Senior High School (798 students), Millicoma School (473 students), and Marshfield Junior High (418 students). See the Coos Bay Sd 9 district page for the complete list.
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