Enrollment
225
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Village School
Federal NCES profile for Village School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410474001492Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools.
- #21 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Village School has class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village School ranks #21 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Village School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Village School
Village School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 225 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Oregon schools and 82% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eugene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow View School (672 students): Village School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students) and Sheldon High School (1,462 students) alongside Village 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 Village School compares
Village 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 | 32.1:1 | ▲ 82% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.1:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 98% in Oregon - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$15,361
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Village School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eugene Sd 4j, which includes Village School.
$15,361
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.3%
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 Village School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Village School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Willagillespie Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students
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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Village School
How many students attend Village School?
Village School has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village School?
The student-teacher ratio at Village School is 32.1:1, which is 82% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Village School?
40.8% of students at Village School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village School?
The largest demographic group at Village School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village School?
Village School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Village School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Village School ranks #21 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eugene on the city page.
Is Village School a good school?
Village School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Village School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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