Enrollment
551
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodburn, OR
French Prairie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for French Prairie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411353000844
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Prairie Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Woodburn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
French Prairie Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French Prairie Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Woodburn, OR.
School address
District: Woodburn Sd 103 · Oregon
NCES ID 411353000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How French Prairie Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at French Prairie Middle School
French Prairie Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Woodburn, Oregon, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Woodburn's middle schools, it stands alongside Valor Middle School (591 students): French Prairie Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 21.1:1).
Woodburn Sd 103 also operates Woodburn High School (1,606 students) and Heritage Elementary (678 students) alongside French Prairie 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 French Prairie Middle School compares
French Prairie 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.3%
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
$17,371
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
White 6.5%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, French Prairie Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodburn Sd 103, which includes French Prairie Middle School.
$17,371
Per student
-4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 French Prairie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nellie Muir Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Prairie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Woodburn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about French Prairie Middle School
How many students attend French Prairie Middle School?
French Prairie Middle School has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodburn, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Prairie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Prairie Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at French Prairie Middle School?
71.7% of students at French Prairie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Prairie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at French Prairie Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Woodburn, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Prairie Middle School?
French Prairie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 French Prairie Middle School rank among public schools in Woodburn?
By Resource Investment Index, French Prairie Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Woodburn, 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 Woodburn on the city page.
Is French Prairie Middle School a good school?
French Prairie Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also less 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 Woodburn Sd 103?
Besides French Prairie Middle School, Woodburn Sd 103 also operates Woodburn High School (1,606 students), Heritage Elementary (678 students), and Valor Middle School (591 students). See the Woodburn Sd 103 district page for the complete list.
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