Enrollment
2,756
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 410394001037
David Douglas High School — Portland, OR
Federal NCES profile for David Douglas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 25
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
144.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Douglas High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
David Douglas High School reports 2,756 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 144.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the Oregon average and 41% above the national baseline. The school offers 11 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 251 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding David Douglas Sd 40 spends $20,822 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.7% from local sources (property taxes), 68.6% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David Douglas High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,756 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Oregon — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,822
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 251 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,756 Top 100% in Oregon — larger than 0% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 144.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.2% +27% vs state
NCES ID 410394001037
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
White 28.2%
Asian 15.7%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 11.0
Students per counselor 251:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 148
Out-of-school suspensions 242
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for David Douglas Sd 40, which includes David Douglas High School.
$20,822
Per student
-7%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 68.6%
Federal 15.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about David Douglas High School
How many students attend David Douglas High School?
David Douglas High School has 2,756 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Douglas High School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Douglas High School?
73.2% of students at David Douglas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Douglas High School?
The largest demographic group at David Douglas High School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Douglas High School?
David Douglas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.