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Elementary· 13 schools in district

Springwater Environmental Sciences School

16491 S Springwater Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045Oregon City SD 62 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
198
Students
Total enrolled
$23,143
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 61% vs nat'l
22.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 44% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 198 students in grades KG–08 in Oregon City, Oregon.
61% above average funding
District spends $23,143 per pupil, 61% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Springwater Environmental Sciences School is a small elementary in Oregon City, Oregon, serving grades KG–08 with 198 students. The district invests $23,143 per student — 61% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Springwater Environmental Sciences School

198
Total Students
22.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution96 male · 102 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Student Composition
82%
9%
Asian2%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410933001642

Academic Outcomes at Springwater Environmental Sciences School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 83th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97045

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,143Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,143
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,183
Student Support$4,397
Administration$2,777
Operations$3,472
Other$2,314
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,143 spent per student, an estimated $10,253 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
38%
State government
52.9%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal programs
9.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,143/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
John McLoughlin Elementary SchoolHolcomb Elementary SchoolRedland Elementary SchoolBeavercreek Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Gardiner Middle SchoolTumwata Middle School
↓
High School
Oregon City Senior High SchoolClackamas Academy of Industrial SciencesOregon City Service Learning Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyClackamas County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictOregon City SD 62 →
Phone: (503)631-7700
NCES ID: 410933001642
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oregon City seeking a charter 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 Oregon City SD 62
High
Oregon City Senior High School
1,931 students · 09–12
● 51 opp25% FRL
Mid
Gardiner Middle School
671 students · 06–08
● 51 opp30% FRL
Mid
Tumwata Middle School
654 students · 06–08
● 51 opp34% FRL
Elem
John McLoughlin Elementary School
615 students · KG–05
● 51 opp17% FRL
Elem
Holcomb Elementary School
528 students · KG–05
● 51 opp43% FRL
Elem
Redland Elementary School
496 students · KG–05
● 51 opp27% FRL
Elem
Beavercreek Elementary School
465 students · KG–05
● 47 opp30% FRL
Elem
Gaffney Lane Elementary School
445 students · KG–05
● 51 opp35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
16491 S Springwater Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
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.