- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Whitcomb Elementary School grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 410883000080 · Milwaukie, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 18:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students)
Whitcomb Elementary School grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Whitcomb Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrienne C. Ne
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
1,536 students
- Clackamas High
Clackamas High School
1,280 students
- Happy Valley M
Happy Valley Middle School
1,158 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
1,060 students
- Rock Creek Mid
Rock Creek Middle School
889 students
- This school 415
Whitcomb Elementary School
415 students
What this shows Whitcomb Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitcomb Elementary School compares
Whitcomb Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,025
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
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.
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
District finance for North Clackamas Sd 12 reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,280
- 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
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 (~415 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.