Enrollment
251
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Myrtle Creek, OR
Tri City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tri City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411161000312
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri City Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Myrtle Creek · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tri City Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Myrtle Creek, OR.
School address
District: South Umpqua Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411161000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri City Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri City Elementary School
Tri City Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, enrolling 251 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Umpqua Sd 19 spends $13,492 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Myrtle Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Myrtle Creek Elementary School (264 students): Tri City Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
South Umpqua Sd 19 also operates South Umpqua High School (442 students) and Coffenberry Middle School (267 students) alongside Tri City 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 Tri City Elementary School compares
Tri City 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$13,492
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Tri City Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Umpqua Sd 19, which includes Tri City Elementary School.
$13,492
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Tri City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Umpqua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coffenberry Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyonville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Umpqua Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tri City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Myrtle Creek
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~251 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tri City Elementary School
How many students attend Tri City Elementary School?
Tri City Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Myrtle Creek, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri City Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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 Tri City Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Tri City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tri City Elementary School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Myrtle Creek, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri City Elementary School?
Tri City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tri City Elementary School rank among schools in Myrtle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Myrtle Creek, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Myrtle Creek on the city page.
Is Tri City Elementary School a good school?
Tri City Elementary School earns 22/100 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 South Umpqua Sd 19?
Besides Tri City Elementary School, South Umpqua Sd 19 also operates South Umpqua High School (442 students), Coffenberry Middle School (267 students), and Myrtle Creek Elementary School (264 students). See the South Umpqua Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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