- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Floyd Light Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Floyd Light Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410394001027
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floyd Light Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #21 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Floyd Light Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd Light Middle School ranks #21 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Floyd Light Middle School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 410394001027 · Portland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 19:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: David Douglas High School (2,756 students)
Floyd Light Middle School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Floyd Light Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David Douglas
David Douglas High School
2,756 students
- Ron Russell Mi 780
Ron Russell Middle School
780 students
- This school 684
Floyd Light Middle School
684 students
- Alice Ott Midd 594
Alice Ott Middle School
594 students
- Gilbert Park E 503
Gilbert Park Elementary School
503 students
- Mill Park Elem 494
Mill Park Elementary School
494 students
What this shows Floyd Light Middle School reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floyd Light Middle School compares
Floyd Light Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Oregon - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$21,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 29.1%
Asian 14.4%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Floyd Light Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for David Douglas Sd 40 reports $21,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Floyd Light Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ron Russell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floyd Light Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Portland
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stoller Middle School
Standard public school
1,069 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Tumwater Middle School
Standard public school
1,003 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Middle School
Standard public school
876 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Ron Russell Middle School
Standard public school
780 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Hauton B Lee Middle School
Standard public school
718 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson Middle School
Standard public school
715 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Floyd Light Middle School
How many students attend Floyd Light Middle School?
Floyd Light Middle School has 684 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Light Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Light Middle School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floyd Light Middle School?
78.3% of students at Floyd Light Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floyd Light Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Floyd Light Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.1% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd Light Middle School?
Floyd Light Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Floyd Light Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd Light Middle School ranks #21 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides Floyd Light Middle School, David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students), Ron Russell Middle School (780 students), and Alice Ott Middle School (594 students). See the David Douglas Sd 40 district page for the complete list.