- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silverton, OR
The Community Roots School
Federal NCES profile for The Community Roots School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411145001769Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Community Roots School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99
- students enrolled
The Community Roots School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Community Roots School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145001769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
The Community Roots School grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+18.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 411145001769 · Silverton, OR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
99 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton High School (1,262 students)
The Community Roots School grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+18.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
The Community Roots School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silverton High
Silverton High School
1,262 students
- Silverton Midd 425
Silverton Middle School
425 students
- Robert Frost E 349
Robert Frost Elementary School
349 students
- Mark Twain Ele 314
Mark Twain Elementary
314 students
- Butte Creek El 303
Butte Creek Elementary School
303 students
- This school 99
The Community Roots School
99 students
What this shows The Community Roots School reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Community Roots School compares
The Community Roots 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Oregon - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$16,148
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, The Community Roots School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silver Falls Sd 4j reports $16,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Community Roots School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Community Roots School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Silverton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Standard public school
349 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Victor Point Elementary School
Standard public school
205 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Central Howell Elementary School
Standard public school
160 students 20:1 students per teacher
Bethany Charter School
Standard public school
136 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
119 students 14.9:1 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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Community Roots School
How many students attend The Community Roots School?
The Community Roots School has 99 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silverton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Community Roots School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Community Roots School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Community Roots School?
The largest demographic group at The Community Roots School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Silverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Community Roots School?
The Community Roots School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Community Roots School rank among elementary schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, The Community Roots School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Silverton, 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 Silverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides The Community Roots School, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton High School (1,262 students), Silverton Middle School (425 students), and Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.