- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OR
Walterville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walterville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411167000588
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walterville Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walterville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walterville Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Walterville Elementary School shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 8.7 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 411167000588 · Springfield, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 21.5:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,229 students)
Walterville Elementary School shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE held 8.7 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Walterville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,229 students
- Thurston High
Thurston High School
1,215 students
- Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle School
573 students
- Thurston Middl
Thurston Middle School
524 students
- Agnes Stewart 460
Agnes Stewart Middle School
460 students
- This school 172
Walterville Elementary School
172 students
What this shows Walterville Elementary School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walterville Elementary School compares
Walterville 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 16% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Oregon - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$15,354
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Walterville Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield Sd 19 reports $15,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walterville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walterville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverbend Elementary School
Standard public school
424 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
371 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Yolanda Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Mt Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Thurston Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walterville Elementary School
How many students attend Walterville Elementary School?
Walterville Elementary School has 172 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OR. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walterville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walterville Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walterville Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Walterville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walterville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walterville Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walterville Elementary School?
Walterville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walterville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Walterville Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Walterville Elementary School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.