Enrollment
284
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sutherlin, OR
West Sutherlin Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for West Sutherlin Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411194000340
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Sutherlin Intermediate earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Sutherlin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Sutherlin Intermediate has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Sutherlin Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sutherlin, OR.
School address
District: Sutherlin Sd 130 · Oregon
NCES ID 411194000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Sutherlin Intermediate compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Sutherlin Intermediate
West Sutherlin Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sutherlin, Oregon, enrolling 284 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 284 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 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sutherlin Sd 130 spends $13,763 per pupil, 24% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sutherlin Sd 130 also operates Sutherlin High School (371 students) and Sutherlin Middle School (297 students) alongside West Sutherlin Intermediate.
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 West Sutherlin Intermediate compares
West Sutherlin Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 20% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$13,763
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, West Sutherlin Intermediate is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sutherlin Sd 130, which includes West Sutherlin Intermediate.
$13,763
Per student
-24%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 67.1%
Federal 13.5%
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 West Sutherlin Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherlin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutherlin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Sutherlin Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutherlin Valley Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Sutherlin Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 43.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~284 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Sutherlin Intermediate
How many students attend West Sutherlin Intermediate?
West Sutherlin Intermediate has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sutherlin, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sutherlin Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sutherlin Intermediate is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 West Sutherlin Intermediate?
63.4% of students at West Sutherlin Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Sutherlin Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at West Sutherlin Intermediate is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Sutherlin, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sutherlin Intermediate?
West Sutherlin Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Sutherlin Intermediate rank among public schools in Sutherlin?
By Resource Investment Index, West Sutherlin Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sutherlin, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sutherlin on the city page.
Is West Sutherlin Intermediate a good school?
West Sutherlin Intermediate earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Sutherlin Sd 130?
Besides West Sutherlin Intermediate, Sutherlin Sd 130 also operates Sutherlin High School (371 students), Sutherlin Middle School (297 students), and East Sutherlin Primary School (246 students). See the Sutherlin Sd 130 district page for the complete list.
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