- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corvallis, OR
Cheldelin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cheldelin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410348000033
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheldelin Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheldelin Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheldelin Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Corvallis, OR.
School address
District: Corvallis Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410348000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Cheldelin Middle School shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 410348000033 · Corvallis, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 16.8:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Corvallis High School (1,273 students)
Cheldelin Middle School shrank from 570 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cheldelin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corvallis High
Corvallis High School
1,273 students
- Crescent Valle
Crescent Valley High School
875 students
- Linus Pauling
Linus Pauling Middle School
712 students
- This school 488
Cheldelin Middle School
488 students
- Garfield Eleme 378
Garfield Elementary School
378 students
- Bessie Coleman 351
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Cheldelin Middle School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheldelin Middle School compares
Cheldelin Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Oregon - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$17,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Cheldelin Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corvallis Sd 509j reports $17,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheldelin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linus Pauling Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheldelin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Corvallis
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheldelin Middle School
How many students attend Cheldelin Middle School?
Cheldelin Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corvallis, OR. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheldelin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheldelin Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 7% 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 Cheldelin Middle School?
27.5% of students at Cheldelin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheldelin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cheldelin Middle School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Corvallis, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheldelin Middle School?
Cheldelin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cheldelin Middle School rank among public schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheldelin Middle School ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Corvallis, 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 Corvallis on the city page.
What other schools are in Corvallis Sd 509j?
Besides Cheldelin Middle School, Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Corvallis High School (1,273 students), Crescent Valley High School (875 students), and Linus Pauling Middle School (712 students). See the Corvallis Sd 509j district page for the complete list.