Enrollment
633
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gresham, OR
Gordon Russell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Russell 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 410600000990
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Russell Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Russell Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Russell Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Russell Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Russell Middle School
Gordon Russell Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Gresham, Oregon, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.3% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 633 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 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j spends $13,227 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gresham's middle schools, it stands alongside Clear Creek Middle School (584 students): Gordon Russell Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 18.8:1).
Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students) and Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students) alongside Gordon Russell 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 Gordon Russell Middle School compares
Gordon Russell 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 50% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 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
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 6.3%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Gordon Russell 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 Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j, which includes Gordon Russell Middle School.
$13,227
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 Gordon Russell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Barlow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Gresham Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Russell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Gresham
3 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 (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon Russell Middle School
How many students attend Gordon Russell Middle School?
Gordon Russell Middle School has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gresham, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Russell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Russell Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon Russell Middle School?
79.3% of students at Gordon Russell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Russell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Russell Middle School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Russell Middle School?
Gordon Russell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Gordon Russell Middle School rank among middle schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Russell Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Gresham, 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 Gresham on the city page.
Is Gordon Russell Middle School a good school?
Gordon Russell Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. 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 Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Gordon Russell Middle School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), and Metro East Web Academy (759 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.
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