- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vale, OR
Willowcreek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willowcreek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410001400754
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willowcreek Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 61
- students enrolled
Willowcreek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willowcreek Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vale, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Willowcreek Elementary School shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 410001400754 · Vale, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Vale Elementary School (438 students)
Willowcreek Elementary School shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Willowcreek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vale Elementar
Vale Elementary School
438 students
- Vale High Scho
Vale High School
293 students
- Vale Middle Sc 120
Vale Middle School
120 students
- This school 61
Willowcreek Elementary School
61 students
What this shows Willowcreek Elementary School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willowcreek Elementary School compares
Willowcreek Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Oregon - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,278
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Willowcreek Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Vale Sd 84 reports $15,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willowcreek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vale Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willowcreek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Vale
1 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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willowcreek Elementary School
How many students attend Willowcreek Elementary School?
Willowcreek Elementary School has 61 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vale, OR. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowcreek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowcreek Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willowcreek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willowcreek Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Vale, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willowcreek Elementary School?
Willowcreek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Willowcreek Elementary School rank among public schools in Vale?
By Resource Investment Index, Willowcreek Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vale, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vale Sd 84?
Besides Willowcreek Elementary School, Vale Sd 84 also operates Vale Elementary School (438 students), Vale High School (293 students), and Vale Middle School (120 students). See the Vale Sd 84 district page for the complete list.