- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Umatilla, OR
Clara Brownell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clara Brownell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411260001090
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Brownell Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Umatilla · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Brownell Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Brownell Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Umatilla, OR.
School address
District: Umatilla Sd 6r · Oregon
NCES ID 411260001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Clara Brownell Middle School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 411260001090 · Umatilla, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcnary Heights Elementary School (642 students)
Clara Brownell Middle School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Clara Brownell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcnary Heights
Mcnary Heights Elementary School
642 students
- Umatilla High
Umatilla High School
466 students
- This school
Clara Brownell Middle School
342 students
What this shows Clara Brownell Middle School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara Brownell Middle School compares
Clara Brownell Middle School is a growing 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Oregon - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$16,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%
White 23.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Clara Brownell Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Umatilla Sd 6r reports $16,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara Brownell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcnary Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Umatilla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Brownell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara Brownell Middle School
How many students attend Clara Brownell Middle School?
Clara Brownell Middle School has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Umatilla, OR. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Brownell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Brownell Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Clara Brownell Middle School?
74.8% of students at Clara Brownell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Brownell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clara Brownell Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Umatilla, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Brownell Middle School?
Clara Brownell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Clara Brownell Middle School rank among public schools in Umatilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Brownell Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Umatilla, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Umatilla Sd 6r?
Besides Clara Brownell Middle School, Umatilla Sd 6r also operates Mcnary Heights Elementary School (642 students) and Umatilla High School (466 students). See the Umatilla Sd 6r district page for the complete list.