District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
3,054
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$16,921
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,891
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Central SD 13J
Central SD 13J operates 5 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Independence, Oregon. NCES reports 3,054 students and 152.02 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 43 of 223 Oregon districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $16,921 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,891 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 102 of 199 districts in Oregon. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 18.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 10.6%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 152.02
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $54,164,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Central SD 13J location
Independence, Oregon · 44.8469, -123.1909. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic47.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Central SD 13J
5 current directory entries
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Showing 5 of 5 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Creek Elementary School | Elementary | KG–05 | 433 | 21.7:1 |
| Central High School | High | 09–12 | 1,008 | 21.5:1 |
| Independence Elementary School | Elementary | KG–05 | 425 | 21.3:1 |
| Monmouth Elementary School | Elementary | KG–05 | 468 | 19:1 |
| Talmadge Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 716 | 18.8:1 |