Enrollment
106
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coquille, OR
Winter Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winter Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410339001881
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winter Lakes Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Coquille · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winter Lakes Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winter Lakes Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Coquille, OR.
School address
District: Coquille Sd 8 · Oregon
NCES ID 410339001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winter Lakes Elementary compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winter Lakes Elementary
Winter Lakes Elementary is a higher-need, small elementary school in Coquille, Oregon, enrolling 106 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 106 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.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Coquille Sd 8 spends $13,954 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Coquille's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coquille Valley Elementary (346 students): Winter Lakes Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Coquille Sd 8 also operates Coquille Junior Senior High (360 students) and Coquille Valley Elementary (346 students) alongside Winter Lakes 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 Winter Lakes Elementary compares
Winter Lakes 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
96.2%
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
$13,954
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Winter Lakes Elementary is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coquille Sd 8, which includes Winter Lakes Elementary.
$13,954
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 73.4%
Federal 12.9%
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 Winter Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coquille Junior Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coquille Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Lakes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School of Early Learning | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winter Lakes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Coquille
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 (~106 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winter Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Winter Lakes Elementary?
Winter Lakes Elementary has 106 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coquille, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winter Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winter Lakes Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winter Lakes Elementary?
72.3% of students at Winter Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winter Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winter Lakes Elementary is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Coquille, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winter Lakes Elementary?
Winter Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Winter Lakes Elementary rank among public schools in Coquille?
By Resource Investment Index, Winter Lakes Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Coquille, 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 Coquille on the city page.
Is Winter Lakes Elementary a good school?
Winter Lakes Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Coquille Sd 8?
Besides Winter Lakes Elementary, Coquille Sd 8 also operates Coquille Junior Senior High (360 students), Coquille Valley Elementary (346 students), and Winter Lakes High (237 students). See the Coquille Sd 8 district page for the complete list.
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