Enrollment
206
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernonia, OR
Vernonia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vernonia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411293000187
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernonia Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vernonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernonia Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernonia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vernonia, OR.
School address
District: Vernonia Sd 47j · Oregon
NCES ID 411293000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernonia Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernonia Elementary School
Vernonia Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vernonia, Oregon, enrolling 206 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vernonia Sd 47j also operates Vernonia High School (178 students) and Vernonia Middle School (139 students) alongside Vernonia 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 Vernonia Elementary School compares
Vernonia 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$17,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Vernonia Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vernonia Sd 47j, which includes Vernonia Elementary School.
$17,653
Per student
-2%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 47.2%
Federal 12.2%
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 Vernonia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernonia High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernonia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mist Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernonia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~206 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vernonia Elementary School
How many students attend Vernonia Elementary School?
Vernonia Elementary School has 206 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernonia, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernonia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernonia Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernonia Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Vernonia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernonia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vernonia Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Vernonia, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernonia Elementary School?
Vernonia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Vernonia Elementary School rank among public schools in Vernonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernonia Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vernonia, 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 Vernonia on the city page.
Is Vernonia Elementary School a good school?
Vernonia Elementary School earns 31/100 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 Vernonia Sd 47j?
Besides Vernonia Elementary School, Vernonia Sd 47j also operates Vernonia High School (178 students), Vernonia Middle School (139 students), and Mist Elementary School (31 students). See the Vernonia Sd 47j district page for the complete list.
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