- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OR
Thurston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thurston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411167000587
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurston Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurston Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Thurston Elementary School shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 411167000587 · Springfield, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.1:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,229 students)
Thurston Elementary School shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Thurston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,229 students
- Thurston High
Thurston High School
1,215 students
- Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle School
573 students
- Thurston Middl
Thurston Middle School
524 students
- Agnes Stewart 460
Agnes Stewart Middle School
460 students
- This school 348
Thurston Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Thurston Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurston Elementary School compares
Thurston Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 19% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$15,354
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
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Thurston Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield Sd 19 reports $15,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thurston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverbend Elementary School
Standard public school
424 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Yolanda Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Mt Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 18.2:1 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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thurston Elementary School
How many students attend Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OR. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurston Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower 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 Thurston Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Thurston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thurston Elementary School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurston Elementary School?
Thurston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Thurston Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurston Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Thurston Elementary School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.