Enrollment
384
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Linn, OR
Willamette Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Willamette Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411317001377
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willamette Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in West Linn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Willamette Primary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willamette Primary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in West Linn, OR.
School address
District: West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j · Oregon
NCES ID 411317001377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willamette Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willamette Primary School
Willamette Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Linn, Oregon, enrolling 384 students.
At 17.5:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.3% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Oregon average.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j spends $13,465 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Linn's public schools, it stands alongside Trillium Creek Primary School (480 students): Willamette Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 20:1).
West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students) and Wilsonville High School (1,258 students) alongside Willamette Primary 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 Willamette Primary School compares
Willamette Primary 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 73% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Oregon - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,465
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 72.8%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Willamette Primary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j, which includes Willamette Primary School.
$13,465
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 3.1%
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 Willamette Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowrie Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willamette Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in West Linn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trillium Creek Primary School
Standard public school
480 students 20:1 students per teacher
Sunset Primary School
Standard public school
375 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Cedaroak Park Primary School
Standard public school
348 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Stafford Primary School
Standard public school
323 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bolton Primary School
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 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 (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Willamette Primary School
How many students attend Willamette Primary School?
Willamette Primary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Linn, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willamette Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willamette Primary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willamette Primary School?
14.3% of students at Willamette Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willamette Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Willamette Primary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in West Linn, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willamette Primary School?
Willamette Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willamette Primary School rank among schools in West Linn?
By Resource Investment Index, Willamette Primary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in West Linn, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Linn on the city page.
Is Willamette Primary School a good school?
Willamette Primary School earns 44/100 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 West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j?
Besides Willamette Primary School, West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students), Wilsonville High School (1,258 students), and Rosemont Ridge Middle School (699 students). See the West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j district page for the complete list.
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