Enrollment
419
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, OR
Briggs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Briggs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411167000590
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briggs Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Briggs Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briggs Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briggs Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briggs Middle School
Briggs Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Springfield, Oregon, enrolling 419 students.
At 17.5:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 419 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 19 spends $13,914 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 419 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Springfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Hamlin Middle School (573 students): Briggs Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 16.9:1).
Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students) and Thurston High School (1,215 students) alongside Briggs 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 Briggs Middle School compares
Briggs 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 18% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Oregon - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$13,914
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Briggs Middle School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 19, which includes Briggs Middle School.
$13,914
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 60.6%
Federal 11.7%
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 Briggs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briggs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Springfield
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~419 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Briggs Middle School
How many students attend Briggs Middle School?
Briggs Middle School has 419 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briggs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briggs Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Briggs Middle School?
62.4% of students at Briggs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briggs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Briggs Middle School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briggs Middle School?
Briggs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Briggs Middle School rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Briggs Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Briggs Middle School a good school?
Briggs Middle School earns 29/100 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 Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Briggs Middle School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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