Enrollment
422
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Turner, OR
Turner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turner 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 410278000835
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Turner · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Turner, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Elementary School
Turner Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Turner, Oregon, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 422 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Cascade Sd 5 spends $13,427 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Turner's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cloverdale Elementary School (208 students): Turner Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 20.8:1).
Cascade Sd 5 also operates Cascade Senior High School (795 students) and Cascade Junior High School (647 students) alongside Turner 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 Turner Elementary School compares
Turner 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 47% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Oregon - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$13,427
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Turner 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 Cascade Sd 5, which includes Turner Elementary School.
$13,427
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 62.9%
Federal 10.5%
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 Turner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aumsville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Opportunity Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Turner
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 (~422 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turner Elementary School
How many students attend Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Turner, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Turner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Elementary School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Turner, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Turner Elementary School rank among public schools in Turner?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Turner, 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 Turner on the city page.
Is Turner Elementary School a good school?
Turner Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Oregon schools. 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 Cascade Sd 5?
Besides Turner Elementary School, Cascade Sd 5 also operates Cascade Senior High School (795 students), Cascade Junior High School (647 students), and Aumsville Elementary School (576 students). See the Cascade Sd 5 district page for the complete list.
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