- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roseburg, OR
Joseph Lane Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Lane Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411071000299
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Lane Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Roseburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Lane Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Lane Middle School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Roseburg, OR.
School address
District: Douglas County Sd 4 · Oregon
NCES ID 411071000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Joseph Lane Middle School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 411071000299 · Roseburg, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 15.3:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Roseburg High School (1,587 students)
Joseph Lane Middle School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Joseph Lane Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roseburg High
Roseburg High School
1,587 students
- John C Fremont
John C Fremont Middle School
653 students
- This school 581
Joseph Lane Middle School
581 students
- Hucrest Elemen 394
Hucrest Elementary School
394 students
- Eastwood Eleme 393
Eastwood Elementary School
393 students
- Winchester Ele 330
Winchester Elementary
330 students
What this shows Joseph Lane Middle School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Lane Middle School compares
Joseph Lane Middle School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Oregon - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$13,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Joseph Lane Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County Sd 4 reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Lane Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C Fremont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hucrest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Lane Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Roseburg
1 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Lane Middle School
How many students attend Joseph Lane Middle School?
Joseph Lane Middle School has 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roseburg, OR. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Lane Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Lane Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Lane Middle School?
68.4% of students at Joseph Lane Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Lane Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Lane Middle School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Roseburg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Lane Middle School?
Joseph Lane Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Joseph Lane Middle School rank among public schools in Roseburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Lane Middle School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Roseburg, 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 Roseburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County Sd 4?
Besides Joseph Lane Middle School, Douglas County Sd 4 also operates Roseburg High School (1,587 students), John C Fremont Middle School (653 students), and Hucrest Elementary School (394 students). See the Douglas County Sd 4 district page for the complete list.