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Metolius Elementary School

420 Butte Ave SW, Madras, OR 97741Jefferson County SD 509J →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
230
Students
Total enrolled
$18,904
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 32% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 230 students in grades KG–05 in Madras, Oregon.
32% above average funding
District spends $18,904 per pupil, 32% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Metolius Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Madras, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 230 students. The district invests $18,904 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Metolius Elementary School

230
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution113 male · 117 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 218 students
Student Composition
44%
39%
13%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino39%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American13%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410674000452

Academic Outcomes at Metolius Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97741

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,904Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,904
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,318
Student Support$3,592
Administration$2,269
Operations$2,836
Other$1,890
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,904 spent per student, an estimated $8,375 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
21%
State government
56.0%
Local (property tax)
21.3%
Federal programs
22.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,904/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Warm Springs K-8 AcademyMadras Elementary SchoolBuff Elementary School509J On-Line
+1 more
↓
Middle
Jefferson County Middle School
↓
High School
Madras High SchoolBridges High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson County SD 509J →
Phone: (541)546-3104
NCES ID: 410674000452
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Madras 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 Jefferson County SD 509J
High
Madras High School
781 students · 09–12
● 47 opp93% FRL
Elem
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
530 students · KG–08
● 46 opp94% FRL
Mid
Jefferson County Middle School
473 students · 06–08
● 47 opp95% FRL
Elem
Madras Elementary School
363 students · KG–05
● 47 opp94% FRL
Elem
Buff Elementary School
274 students · KG–05
● 47 opp94% FRL
High
Bridges High School
73 students · 09–12
● 47 opp82% FRL
Elem
509J On-Line
45 students · KG–08
● 47 opp
Elem
Big Muddy Elementary
18 students · KG–08
● 46 opp
District School Rankings
Location
420 Butte Ave SW, Madras, OR 97741
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.