Three Rivers/Josephine County SD

Grants Pass, Oregon — 16 schools

4,532
Total Enrollment
16
Schools
$16,461
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD operates 16 public schools serving 4,532 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Oregon. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,393 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Josephine County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,461 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.5% local, 53.6% state, and 15.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $65,959 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #140 of 160 in Oregon against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 16 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 297.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 64.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.7% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD school enrollment varies 6.8× across entities

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD school enrollment ranges from 77 students (lowest) to 522 students (highest), a spread of 445 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD student-counselor ratio is 297:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Three Rivers/Josephine County SD is typically wider than the Three Rivers/Josephine County SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD chronic absenteeism rate is 64.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.9%
Federal
53.6%
State
30.5%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
140 / 160
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Josephine County county, where this district is located.

$940
Studio/mo
$1,039
1 BR/mo
$1,363
2 BR/mo
$1,896
3 BR/mo
$2,014
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$65,959
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 16 schools in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD.

White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 6.9%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 16
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
297.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
64.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD

School Enrollment
Hidden Valley High School
522
North Valley High School
424
Fleming Middle School
381
Evergreen Elementary School
378
Lorna Byrne Middle School
349
Manzanita Elementary School
342
Illinois Valley High School
291
Lincoln Savage Middle School
283
Madrona Elementary School
281
Ft Vannoy Elementary School
239
Fruitdale Elementary School
225
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Charter
213
Woodland Charter School
Charter
205
Applegate Elementary School
92
Sunny Wolf Charter School
Charter
91
Williams Elementary School
77

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD?

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD has 16 schools, including 3 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 4,532 students.

How much does Three Rivers/Josephine County SD spend per student?

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD spends $16,461 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #140 in Oregon.

What is the average teacher salary in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD?

The average teacher salary in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD is $65,959 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Three Rivers/Josephine County SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Josephine County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Three Rivers/Josephine County SD?

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD students are 78.7% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Three Rivers/Josephine County SD?

Three Rivers/Josephine County SD has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #140 out of 160 districts in Oregon. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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