- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eugene, OR
Willagillespie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willagillespie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410474000559
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willagillespie Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #27 of 30
- elementary schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 427
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Willagillespie Elementary School ranks #27 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Willagillespie Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 410474000559 · Eugene, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 63.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: South Eugene High School (1,499 students)
Willagillespie Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Willagillespie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Eugene H
South Eugene High School
1,499 students
- Sheldon High S
Sheldon High School
1,462 students
- North Eugene H
North Eugene High School
1,079 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,031 students
- Gilham Element 572
Gilham Elementary School
572 students
- This school 427
Willagillespie Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Willagillespie Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willagillespie Elementary School compares
Willagillespie Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$16,415
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Willagillespie Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eugene Sd 4j reports $16,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willagillespie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Willagillespie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Eugene
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow View School
Standard public school
672 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Prairie Mountain School
Standard public school
590 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gilham Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students
Holt Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students
Buena Vista Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students
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.
Frequently asked questions about Willagillespie Elementary School
How many students attend Willagillespie Elementary School?
Willagillespie Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willagillespie Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Willagillespie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willagillespie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willagillespie Elementary School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willagillespie Elementary School?
Willagillespie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willagillespie Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Willagillespie Elementary School ranks #27 of 30 elementary schools in Eugene, 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 Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Willagillespie Elementary School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.