Enrollment
330
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, OR
Winchester Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winchester Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411071000297
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winchester Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 330
- students enrolled
Winchester Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Douglas County Sd 4 · Oregon
NCES ID 411071000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winchester Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winchester Elementary
Winchester Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winchester, Oregon, enrolling 330 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas County Sd 4 spends $13,112 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County Sd 4 also operates Roseburg High School (1,587 students) and John C Fremont Middle School (653 students) alongside Winchester Elementary.
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 Winchester Elementary compares
Winchester Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Oregon - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$13,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Winchester Elementary is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County Sd 4, which includes Winchester Elementary.
$13,112
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 11.3%
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 Winchester Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C Fremont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph Lane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hucrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winchester Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~330 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winchester Elementary
How many students attend Winchester Elementary?
Winchester Elementary has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchester Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winchester Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 0% 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 Winchester Elementary?
68.7% of students at Winchester Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winchester Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winchester Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Winchester, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winchester Elementary?
Winchester Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Winchester Elementary a good school?
Winchester Elementary earns 36/100 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 Douglas County Sd 4?
Besides Winchester Elementary, Douglas County Sd 4 also operates Roseburg High School (1,587 students), John C Fremont Middle School (653 students), and Joseph Lane Middle School (581 students). See the Douglas County Sd 4 district page for the complete list.
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