Enrollment
464
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln City, OR
Taft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410750000655
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lincoln City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Taft Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lincoln City, OR.
School address
District: Lincoln County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410750000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taft Elementary School
Taft Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lincoln City, Oregon, enrolling 464 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 464 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 298 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #229, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lincoln City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oceanlake Elementary School (246 students): Taft Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 12.9:1).
Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students) and Taft High School (535 students) alongside Taft Elementary 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 Taft Elementary School compares
Taft Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oregon - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$14,560
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Taft Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County Sd, which includes Taft Elementary School.
$14,560
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 Taft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Case Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toledo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Lincoln City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taft Elementary School
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taft Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Taft Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taft Elementary School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Lincoln City, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Taft Elementary School rank among public schools in Lincoln City?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lincoln City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln City on the city page.
Is Taft Elementary School a good school?
Taft Elementary School earns 27/100 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 Lincoln County Sd?
Besides Taft Elementary School, Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students), Taft High School (535 students), and Newport Middle School (426 students). See the Lincoln County Sd district page for the complete list.
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