- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wallowa, OR
Wallowa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wallowa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411299001371
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallowa Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wallowa · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallowa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallowa Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wallowa, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wallowa Elementary School grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 411299001371 · Wallowa, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 12:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Wallowa High School (55 students)
Wallowa Elementary School grew from 91 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Wallowa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wallowa Elementary School
96 students
- Wallowa High S
Wallowa High School
55 students
- Wallowa Middle
Wallowa Middle School
53 students
What this shows Wallowa Elementary School reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallowa Elementary School compares
Wallowa Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 9% in Oregon - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,135
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, Wallowa Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Wallowa Sd 12 reports $25,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wallowa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallowa High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallowa Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallowa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide other 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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallowa Elementary School
How many students attend Wallowa Elementary School?
Wallowa Elementary School has 96 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wallowa, OR. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallowa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallowa Elementary School is 12:1, which is 32% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% lower 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 Wallowa Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Wallowa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallowa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wallowa Elementary School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Wallowa, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallowa Elementary School?
Wallowa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Wallowa Elementary School rank among public schools in Wallowa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallowa Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wallowa, 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 Wallowa Sd 12?
Besides Wallowa Elementary School, Wallowa Sd 12 also operates Wallowa High School (55 students) and Wallowa Middle School (53 students). See the Wallowa Sd 12 district page for the complete list.