- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Vale Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 410001400748 · Vale, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Vale High School (293 students)
Vale Elementary School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Vale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vale Elementary School
438 students
- Vale High Scho
Vale High School
293 students
- Vale Middle Sc 120
Vale Middle School
120 students
- Willowcreek El 61
Willowcreek Elementary School
61 students
What this shows Vale Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vale Elementary School compares
Vale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,278
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Vale Sd 84 reports $15,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~438 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.