Enrollment
342
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clara Brownell Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clara Brownell Middle School
Clara Brownell Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Umatilla, Oregon, enrolling 342 students.
At 17.1:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 74.8% of students qualify for free meals, 42% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 324 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (24%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Umatilla Sd 6r also operates Mcnary Heights Elementary School (642 students) and Umatilla High School (466 students) alongside Clara Brownell 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 Clara Brownell Middle School compares
Clara Brownell 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Umatilla Sd 6r, which includes Clara Brownell Middle School.
$16,187
Per student
-10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 58.7%
Federal 17.5%
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 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
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~342 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Umatilla on the city page.
Is Clara Brownell Middle School a good school?
Clara Brownell Middle School earns 28/100 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 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.
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