Enrollment
585
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albany, OR
Calapooia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Calapooia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410112000732
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calapooia Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Calapooia Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calapooia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calapooia Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calapooia Middle School
Calapooia Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 585 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 585 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 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #107.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Albany Public Sd 8j spends $14,435 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 135 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 585 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Albany's middle schools, it stands alongside Memorial Middle School (544 students): Calapooia Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 24.7:1).
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students) and West Albany High School (1,297 students) alongside Calapooia 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 Calapooia Middle School compares
Calapooia 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$14,435
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Calapooia Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, which includes Calapooia Middle School.
$14,435
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 Calapooia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calapooia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in Albany
2 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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Calapooia Middle School
How many students attend Calapooia Middle School?
Calapooia Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albany, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calapooia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calapooia Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calapooia Middle School?
67.4% of students at Calapooia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calapooia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Calapooia Middle School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Albany, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calapooia Middle School?
Calapooia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Calapooia Middle School rank among middle schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Calapooia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
Is Calapooia Middle School a good school?
Calapooia Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides Calapooia Middle School, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students), West Albany High School (1,297 students), and Timber Ridge School (657 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.
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