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Rocky Heights Elementary School

650 W Standard Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838Hermiston SD 8 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
446
Students
Total enrolled
$23,506
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 64% vs nat'l
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 446 students in grades KG–05 in Hermiston, Oregon.
64% above average funding
District spends $23,506 per pupil, 64% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rocky Heights Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Hermiston, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 446 students. The district invests $23,506 per student — 64% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Rocky Heights Elementary School

446
Total Students
15.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution217 male · 229 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 304 students
Student Composition
34%
59%
Asian2%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino59%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410630001093

Academic Outcomes at Rocky Heights Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97838

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,506Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,506
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,343
Student Support$4,466
Administration$2,821
Operations$3,526
Other$2,351
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,506 spent per student, an estimated $10,413 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
24%
State government
67.1%
Local (property tax)
24.0%
Federal programs
8.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,506/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
West Park Elementary SchoolSunset Elementary SchoolDesert View Elementary SchoolHighland Hills Elementary School
↓
Middle
Armand Larive Middle SchoolSandstone Middle School
↓
High School
Hermiston High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyUmatilla County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHermiston SD 8 →
Phone: (541)667-6600
NCES ID: 410630001093
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hermiston seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hermiston SD 8
High
Hermiston High School
1,739 students · 09–12
● 56 opp48% FRL
Mid
Armand Larive Middle School
726 students · 06–08
● 56 opp68% FRL
Mid
Sandstone Middle School
591 students · 06–08
● 56 opp68% FRL
Elem
West Park Elementary School
447 students · KG–05
● 56 opp67% FRL
Elem
Sunset Elementary School
426 students · KG–05
● 56 opp67% FRL
Elem
Desert View Elementary School
397 students · KG–05
● 56 opp68% FRL
Elem
Highland Hills Elementary School
327 students · KG–05
● 56 opp67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
650 W Standard Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.