Enrollment
241
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boardman, OR
Windy River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Windy River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410852001597
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windy River Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Boardman · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Windy River Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windy River Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boardman, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windy River Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windy River Elementary School
Windy River Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Boardman, Oregon, enrolling 241 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (21%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Boardman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sam Boardman Elementary School (330 students): Windy River Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.2:1).
Morrow Sd 1 also operates Riverside Junior/Senior High School (520 students) and Irrigon Junior/Senior High School (345 students) alongside Windy River Elementary 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 Windy River Elementary School compares
Windy River Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Oregon - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$16,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
White 21.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Windy River Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morrow Sd 1, which includes Windy River Elementary School.
$16,420
Per student
-9%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 50.5%
Federal 9.8%
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 Windy River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irrigon Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Boardman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A C Houghton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heppner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windy River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Boardman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~241 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Windy River Elementary School
How many students attend Windy River Elementary School?
Windy River Elementary School has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boardman, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windy River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windy River Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Windy River Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Windy River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windy River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Windy River Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Boardman, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windy River Elementary School?
Windy River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Windy River Elementary School rank among public schools in Boardman?
By Resource Investment Index, Windy River Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boardman, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boardman on the city page.
Is Windy River Elementary School a good school?
Windy River Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Oregon schools. 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 Morrow Sd 1?
Besides Windy River Elementary School, Morrow Sd 1 also operates Riverside Junior/Senior High School (520 students), Irrigon Junior/Senior High School (345 students), and Sam Boardman Elementary School (330 students). See the Morrow Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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