- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Gordon Russell Middle School shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 410600000990 · Gresham, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 21.1:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gresham High School (1,685 students)
Gordon Russell Middle School shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gordon Russell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gresham High S
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- Sam Barlow Hig
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- This school 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- North Gresham 584
North Gresham Elementary School
584 students
What this shows Gordon Russell Middle School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Russell Middle School compares
Gordon Russell Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,635
- 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.
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 (~633 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.