Enrollment
267
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Myrtle Creek, OR
Coffenberry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coffenberry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411161000311
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coffenberry Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Myrtle Creek · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coffenberry Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coffenberry Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Myrtle Creek, OR.
School address
District: South Umpqua Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411161000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coffenberry Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coffenberry Middle School
Coffenberry Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, enrolling 267 students.
At 16.7:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 267 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 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #209, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Umpqua Sd 19 spends $13,492 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Umpqua Sd 19 also operates South Umpqua High School (442 students) and Myrtle Creek Elementary School (264 students) alongside Coffenberry 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 Coffenberry Middle School compares
Coffenberry 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Oregon - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$13,492
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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
White 78.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Coffenberry Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Umpqua Sd 19, which includes Coffenberry Middle School.
$13,492
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Coffenberry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Umpqua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyonville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Umpqua Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Coffenberry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coffenberry Middle School
How many students attend Coffenberry Middle School?
Coffenberry Middle School has 267 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Myrtle Creek, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coffenberry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coffenberry Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Coffenberry Middle School?
72.2% of students at Coffenberry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coffenberry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coffenberry Middle School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Myrtle Creek, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coffenberry Middle School?
Coffenberry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Coffenberry Middle School rank among public schools in Myrtle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Coffenberry Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Myrtle Creek, 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 Myrtle Creek on the city page.
Is Coffenberry Middle School a good school?
Coffenberry Middle School earns 27/100 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 South Umpqua Sd 19?
Besides Coffenberry Middle School, South Umpqua Sd 19 also operates South Umpqua High School (442 students), Myrtle Creek Elementary School (264 students), and Tri City Elementary School (251 students). See the South Umpqua Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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