- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Veneta Elementary School shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 410495000599 · Veneta, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 20:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (374 students)
Veneta Elementary School shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Veneta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmira High Sc
Elmira High School
374 students
- This school
Veneta Elementary School
340 students
- Fern Ridge Mid
Fern Ridge Middle School
315 students
- Elmira Element
Elmira Elementary School
261 students
- West Lane Char 84
West Lane Charter School
84 students
What this shows Veneta Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veneta Elementary School compares
Veneta Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,171
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
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.
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
District finance for Fern Ridge Sd 28j reports $14,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~340 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.