Enrollment
44
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 418018001916
Wheatley School — Portland, OR
Federal NCES profile for Wheatley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Multnomah Esd · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheatley School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wheatley School reports 44 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% below the Oregon average and 44% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wheatley School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 50% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Oregon — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 44 Top 4% in Oregon — larger than 96% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.9% -50% vs state
NCES ID 418018001916
Student demographics
White 36.4%
African American 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wheatley School
How many students attend Wheatley School?
Wheatley School has 44 students enrolled. It is a other school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatley School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheatley School?
28.9% of students at Wheatley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatley School?
The largest demographic group at Wheatley School is White at 36.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatley School?
Wheatley School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.