- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canby, OR
William Knight Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Knight Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410264000130
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Knight Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Canby · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Knight Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Knight Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Canby, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
William Knight Elementary School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 410264000130 · Canby, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 14.6:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Canby High School (1,402 students)
William Knight Elementary School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
William Knight Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canby High Sch
Canby High School
1,402 students
- Baker Prairie 532
Baker Prairie Middle School
532 students
- Ninety-One Sch 476
Ninety-One School
476 students
- Cecile Trost E 457
Cecile Trost Elementary School
457 students
- Howard Eccles 371
Howard Eccles Elementary School
371 students
- This school 292
William Knight Elementary School
292 students
What this shows William Knight Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Knight Elementary School compares
William Knight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Oregon - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,400
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, William Knight Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canby Sd 86 reports $16,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Knight Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Prairie Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninety-One School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecile Trost Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Eccles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Knight Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Canby
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Knight Elementary School
How many students attend William Knight Elementary School?
William Knight Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canby, OR. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Knight Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Knight Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 7% lower 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 William Knight Elementary School?
38.4% of students at William Knight Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Knight Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Knight Elementary School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Canby, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Knight Elementary School?
William Knight Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Knight Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canby?
By Resource Investment Index, William Knight Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Canby, 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 Canby on the city page.
What other schools are in Canby Sd 86?
Besides William Knight Elementary School, Canby Sd 86 also operates Canby High School (1,402 students), Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students), and Ninety-One School (476 students). See the Canby Sd 86 district page for the complete list.