Enrollment
132
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Junction City, OR
Territorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Territorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410693000203
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Territorial Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Junction City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Territorial Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Territorial Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Junction City, OR.
School address
District: Junction City Sd 69 · Oregon
NCES ID 410693000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Territorial Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Territorial Elementary School
Territorial Elementary School is a small elementary school in Junction City, Oregon, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Junction City Sd 69 spends $14,380 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Junction City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oaklea Middle School (446 students): Territorial Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 17.2:1).
Junction City Sd 69 also operates Junction City High School (525 students) and Oaklea Middle School (446 students) alongside Territorial 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 Territorial Elementary School compares
Territorial 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 46% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Oregon - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$14,380
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Territorial Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Junction City Sd 69, which includes Territorial Elementary School.
$14,380
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 53.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Territorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaklea Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Territorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Junction City
2 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 (~132 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Territorial Elementary School
How many students attend Territorial Elementary School?
Territorial Elementary School has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Junction City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Territorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Territorial Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Territorial Elementary School?
28.4% of students at Territorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Territorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Territorial Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Junction City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Territorial Elementary School?
Territorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Territorial Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Junction City?
By Resource Investment Index, Territorial Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Junction City, 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 Junction City on the city page.
Is Territorial Elementary School a good school?
Territorial Elementary School earns 49/100 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 Junction City Sd 69?
Besides Territorial Elementary School, Junction City Sd 69 also operates Junction City High School (525 students), Oaklea Middle School (446 students), and Laurel Elementary School (442 students). See the Junction City Sd 69 district page for the complete list.
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