Enrollment
371
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, OR
Wascher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wascher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410801001310
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wascher Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 371
- students enrolled
Wascher Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mcminnville Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410801001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wascher Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wascher Elementary School
Wascher Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lafayette, Oregon, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mcminnville Sd 40 also operates Mcminnville High School (2,228 students) and Duniway Middle School (761 students) alongside Wascher 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 Wascher Elementary School compares
Wascher 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$14,562
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Wascher Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcminnville Sd 40, which includes Wascher Elementary School.
$14,562
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 59.3%
Federal 11.3%
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 Wascher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcminnville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duniway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandhaven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wascher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wascher Elementary School
How many students attend Wascher Elementary School?
Wascher Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wascher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wascher Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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 Wascher Elementary School?
72.1% of students at Wascher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wascher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wascher Elementary School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Lafayette, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wascher Elementary School?
Wascher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
Is Wascher Elementary School a good school?
Wascher Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Mcminnville Sd 40?
Besides Wascher Elementary School, Mcminnville Sd 40 also operates Mcminnville High School (2,228 students), Duniway Middle School (761 students), and Patton Middle School (646 students). See the Mcminnville Sd 40 district page for the complete list.
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