Enrollment
44
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, OR
Wheatley School
Federal NCES profile for Wheatley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 418018001916
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatley School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon.
- #23 of 23
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatley School has class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatley School ranks #23 of 23 schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Multnomah Esd · Oregon
NCES ID 418018001916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheatley School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheatley School
Wheatley School is a small combined-grade school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 44 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Oregon schools and 25% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Oregon schools, with 44 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's public schools, it stands alongside Bonny Slope Elementary School (602 students): Wheatley School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 17.7:1).
Multnomah Esd also operates Helensview High School (119 students) and The Creeks (74 students) alongside Wheatley 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 Wheatley School compares
Wheatley 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Oregon - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.5%
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.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Wheatley School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
How Wheatley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helensview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Creeks | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Functional Living Skills Program | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Multnomah Inverness School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hassolo School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Portland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Standard public school
602 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Faubion Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Vernon Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Richmond Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
William Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~44 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatley School is 22:1, which is 25% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatley School?
The largest demographic group at Wheatley School is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatley School?
Wheatley School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Wheatley School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatley School ranks #23 of 23 schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Wheatley School a good school?
Wheatley School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon. 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 Multnomah Esd?
Besides Wheatley School, Multnomah Esd also operates Helensview High School (119 students), The Creeks (74 students), and Functional Living Skills Program (39 students). See the Multnomah Esd district page for the complete list.
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