Enrollment
254
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Banks, OR
Banks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Banks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410183001179
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Banks · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Banks, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banks Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banks Middle School
Banks Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Banks, Oregon, enrolling 254 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Banks Sd 13 spends $13,568 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Banks Sd 13 also operates Banks Elementary School (430 students) and Banks High School (397 students) alongside Banks Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Banks Middle School compares
Banks Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 66% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Oregon - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Banks Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Banks Sd 13, which includes Banks Middle School.
$13,568
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 59.9%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Banks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Banks Middle School
How many students attend Banks Middle School?
Banks Middle School has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Banks, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banks Middle School?
17.8% of students at Banks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Banks Middle School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Banks, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks Middle School?
Banks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banks Middle School rank among public schools in Banks?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Banks, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Banks on the city page.
Is Banks Middle School a good school?
Banks Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Banks Sd 13?
Besides Banks Middle School, Banks Sd 13 also operates Banks Elementary School (430 students) and Banks High School (397 students). See the Banks Sd 13 district page for the complete list.
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