- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, OR
Howard Street Charter
Federal NCES profile for Howard Street Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411082001048Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Street Charter earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 11
- middle schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 184
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Street Charter ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Howard Street Charter held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 411082001048 · Salem, OR Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
184 enr · 7.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Howard Street Charter held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Howard Street Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 184
Howard Street Charter
184 students
What this shows Howard Street Charter reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Street Charter compares
Howard Street Charter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 86% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,685
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Howard Street Charter is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Street Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Street Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Salem
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stephens Middle School
Standard public school
1,014 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Waldo Middle School
Standard public school
997 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Houck Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Judson Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Crossler Middle School
Standard public school
804 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Leslie Middle School
Standard public school
735 students 19.3:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Howard Street Charter
How many students attend Howard Street Charter?
Howard Street Charter has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard Street Charter?
7.4% of students at Howard Street Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Street Charter?
The largest demographic group at Howard Street Charter is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Street Charter?
Howard Street Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Howard Street Charter rank among middle schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Street Charter ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Howard Street Charter, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.