- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Vernonia Elementary School held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 411293000187 · Vernonia, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 15.8:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernonia High School (178 students)
Vernonia Elementary School held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Vernonia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vernonia Elementary School
206 students
- Vernonia High
Vernonia High School
178 students
- Vernonia Middl
Vernonia Middle School
139 students
- Mist Elementar 31
Mist Elementary School
31 students
What this shows Vernonia Elementary School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernonia Elementary School compares
Vernonia 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Vernonia Sd 47j reports $18,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~206 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.