Enrollment
798
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Keizer, OR
Claggett Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Claggett Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411082001440
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claggett Creek Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Keizer · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Claggett Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claggett Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Keizer, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claggett Creek Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claggett Creek Middle School
Claggett Creek Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Keizer, Oregon, enrolling 798 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 91% of state schools at 798 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (34%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 798 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Keizer's middle schools, it stands alongside Whiteaker Middle School (654 students): Claggett Creek Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 21.1:1).
Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students) and South Salem High School (2,195 students) alongside Claggett Creek 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 Claggett Creek Middle School compares
Claggett Creek 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Oregon - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$15,528
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 34.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Claggett Creek 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 Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Claggett Creek Middle School.
$15,528
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 Claggett Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claggett Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Keizer
1 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 (~798 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Claggett Creek Middle School
How many students attend Claggett Creek Middle School?
Claggett Creek Middle School has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Keizer, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claggett Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claggett Creek Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claggett Creek Middle School?
72.7% of students at Claggett Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claggett Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Claggett Creek Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Keizer, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claggett Creek Middle School?
Claggett Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Claggett Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Keizer?
By Resource Investment Index, Claggett Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Keizer, 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 Keizer on the city page.
Is Claggett Creek Middle School a good school?
Claggett Creek Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Claggett Creek Middle School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.
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