- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sunset School grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 410366000215 · Coos Bay, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 19:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield Senior High School (798 students)
Sunset School grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 20.3 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sunset School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshfield Sen
Marshfield Senior High School
798 students
- Millicoma Scho
Millicoma School
473 students
- Marshfield Jun
Marshfield Junior High
418 students
- This school
Sunset School
380 students
- Madison Elemen 279
Madison Elementary School
279 students
- Eastside Schoo 274
Eastside School
274 students
What this shows Sunset School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset School compares
Sunset School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,810
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 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.
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
District finance for Coos Bay Sd 9 reports $15,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~380 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.