- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colton, OR
Colton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410327001343
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Colton, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Colton Middle School shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 410327001343 · Colton, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 12.2:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Colton Elementary School (171 students)
Colton Middle School shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Colton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colton Element
Colton Elementary School
171 students
- Colton High Sc
Colton High School
161 students
- Colton Virtual
Colton Virtual Academy
153 students
- This school
Colton Middle School
110 students
What this shows Colton Middle School reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colton Middle School compares
Colton 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 53% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Oregon - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$16,947
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Colton Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Colton Sd 53 reports $16,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton Virtual Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colton Middle School
How many students attend Colton Middle School?
Colton Middle School has 110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% lower 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 Colton Middle School?
25.0% of students at Colton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colton Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Colton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colton Middle School?
Colton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Colton Middle School rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colton Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Colton, 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 Colton Sd 53?
Besides Colton Middle School, Colton Sd 53 also operates Colton Elementary School (171 students), Colton High School (161 students), and Colton Virtual Academy (153 students). See the Colton Sd 53 district page for the complete list.