Enrollment
684
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Floyd Light Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Floyd Light Middle School
Floyd Light Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 684 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.3% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 684 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
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: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Portland's middle schools, it stands alongside Stoller Middle School (1,069 students): Floyd Light Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 25.5:1).
David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students) and Ron Russell Middle School (780 students) alongside Floyd Light 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 Floyd Light Middle School compares
Floyd Light 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for David Douglas Sd 40, which includes Floyd Light Middle School.
$19,860
Per student
+10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~684 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Floyd Light Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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