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Elementary· 8 schools in district

Nellie Muir Elementary School

1800 W Hayes St, Woodburn, OR 97071Woodburn SD 103 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
435
Students
Total enrolled
$19,559
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 36% vs nat'l
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 435 students in grades KG–05 in Woodburn, Oregon.
36% above average funding
District spends $19,559 per pupil, 36% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Nellie Muir Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Woodburn, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 435 students. The district invests $19,559 per student — 36% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Nellie Muir Elementary School

435
Total Students
17.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution214 male · 221 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 313 students
Student Composition
92%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino92%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 411353000841

Academic Outcomes at Nellie Muir Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97071

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,559Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,559
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,606
Student Support$3,716
Administration$2,347
Operations$2,934
Other$1,956
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,559 spent per student, an estimated $8,665 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
17%
State government
63.5%
Local (property tax)
17.3%
Federal programs
19.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,559/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
Heritage ElementaryLincoln Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary SchoolWoodburn Arthur Academy
↓
Middle
Valor Middle SchoolFrench Prairie Middle School
↓
High School
Woodburn Success
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWoodburn SD 103 →
Phone: (503)982-4300
NCES ID: 411353000841
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Woodburn 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 Woodburn SD 103
Mid
Valor Middle School
630 students · 06–08
● 42 opp72% FRL
Elem
Heritage Elementary
618 students · KG–05
● 42 opp72% FRL
Mid
French Prairie Middle School
587 students · 06–08
● 42 opp72% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
574 students · KG–05
● 42 opp73% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary School
438 students · KG–05
● 42 opp50% FRL
Elem
Woodburn Arthur Academy
145 students · KG–05
● 42 opp79% FRL
High
Woodburn Success
79 students · 07–12
● 42 opp68% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1800 W Hayes St, Woodburn, OR 97071
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.