Enrollment
415
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milwaukie, OR
Whitcomb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitcomb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410883000080
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitcomb Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitcomb Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitcomb Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitcomb Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitcomb Elementary School
Whitcomb Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Milwaukie, Oregon, enrolling 415 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 325 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Milwaukie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School (408 students): Whitcomb Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 16.3:1).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb Elementary School compares
Whitcomb 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 35% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Oregon - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$14,929
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
12
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 34.5%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Whitcomb 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 North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Whitcomb Elementary School.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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 Whitcomb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitcomb Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Milwaukie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ardenwald Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bilquist Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
View Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Candy Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~415 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitcomb Elementary School
How many students attend Whitcomb Elementary School?
Whitcomb Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitcomb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitcomb Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitcomb Elementary School?
71.2% of students at Whitcomb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitcomb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitcomb Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitcomb Elementary School?
Whitcomb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Whitcomb Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitcomb Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie on the city page.
Is Whitcomb Elementary School a good school?
Whitcomb Elementary School earns 33/100 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 North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Whitcomb Elementary School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.
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