Enrollment
703
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 410002301251
J W Poynter Middle School — Hillsboro, OR
Federal NCES profile for J W Poynter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J W Poynter Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
J W Poynter Middle School reports 703 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the Oregon average and 4% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 703 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hillsboro Sd 1j spends $19,771 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.5% from local sources (property taxes), 51.0% from the state, and 8.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J W Poynter Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 7% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Oregon — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,771
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 703 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 703 Top 88% in Oregon — larger than 12% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.8% -7% vs state
NCES ID 410002301251
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 36.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 4.6%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 703:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.0%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 75
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes J W Poynter Middle School.
$19,771
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about J W Poynter Middle School
How many students attend J W Poynter Middle School?
J W Poynter Middle School has 703 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Poynter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Poynter Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J W Poynter Middle School?
53.8% of students at J W Poynter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Poynter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J W Poynter Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Poynter Middle School?
J W Poynter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.