Enrollment
438
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vale, OR
Vale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410001400748
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vale Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vale · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 438
- students enrolled
Vale Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vale, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vale Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vale Elementary School
Vale Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vale, Oregon, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 438 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 876 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Vale Sd 84 spends $14,197 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Vale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Willowcreek Elementary School (61 students): Vale Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 12.2:1).
Vale Sd 84 also operates Vale High School (293 students) and Vale Middle School (120 students) alongside Vale 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 Vale Elementary School compares
Vale 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Oregon - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$14,197
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Vale Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vale Sd 84, which includes Vale Elementary School.
$14,197
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 66.5%
Federal 11.8%
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 Vale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vale Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willowcreek Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Vale
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vale Elementary School
How many students attend Vale Elementary School?
Vale Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vale, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vale Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vale Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Vale, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vale Elementary School?
Vale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Vale Elementary School rank among public schools in Vale?
By Resource Investment Index, Vale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vale, 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 Vale on the city page.
Is Vale Elementary School a good school?
Vale Elementary School earns 21/100 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 Vale Sd 84?
Besides Vale Elementary School, Vale Sd 84 also operates Vale High School (293 students), Vale Middle School (120 students), and Willowcreek Elementary School (61 students). See the Vale Sd 84 district page for the complete list.
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