Enrollment
340
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Veneta, OR
Veneta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Veneta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410495000599
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veneta Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 340
- students enrolled
Veneta Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fern Ridge Sd 28j · Oregon
NCES ID 410495000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veneta Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veneta Elementary School
Veneta Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Veneta, Oregon, enrolling 340 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 680 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fern Ridge Sd 28j spends $14,112 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Elmira High School (374 students) and Fern Ridge Middle School (315 students) alongside Veneta 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 Veneta Elementary School compares
Veneta 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Oregon - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$14,112
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Veneta 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 Fern Ridge Sd 28j, which includes Veneta Elementary School.
$14,112
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 53.0%
Federal 14.2%
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 Veneta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fern Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmira Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lane Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veneta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~340 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Veneta Elementary School
How many students attend Veneta Elementary School?
Veneta Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Veneta, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veneta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veneta Elementary School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veneta Elementary School?
36.3% of students at Veneta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veneta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Veneta Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Veneta, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veneta Elementary School?
Veneta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
Is Veneta Elementary School a good school?
Veneta Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Fern Ridge Sd 28j?
Besides Veneta Elementary School, Fern Ridge Sd 28j also operates Elmira High School (374 students), Fern Ridge Middle School (315 students), and Elmira Elementary School (261 students). See the Fern Ridge Sd 28j district page for the complete list.
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