- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keizer, OR
Weddle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weddle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082001441
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weddle Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Keizer · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Weddle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weddle Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Keizer, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Weddle Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 411082001441 · Keizer, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 14.7:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Weddle Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Weddle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 352
Weddle Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Weddle Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weddle Elementary School compares
Weddle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Oregon - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.9%
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
$16,685
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 24.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Weddle Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weddle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weddle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Keizer
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Keizer Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Gubser Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Cummings Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 18:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Clear Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
317 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
226 students 18.8:1 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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weddle Elementary School
How many students attend Weddle Elementary School?
Weddle Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keizer, OR. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weddle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weddle Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Weddle Elementary School?
72.5% of students at Weddle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weddle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weddle Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Keizer, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weddle Elementary School?
Weddle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Weddle Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Keizer?
By Resource Investment Index, Weddle Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Keizer, 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 Keizer on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Weddle Elementary School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.