Enrollment
407
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eugene, OR
Kelly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410474000562
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #9 of 10
- middle schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 407
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+21% vs state
What stands out at Kelly Middle School
Kelly Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 407 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.9% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 84 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 407 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Eugene's middle schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Middle School (557 students): Kelly Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students) and Sheldon High School (1,462 students) alongside Kelly 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 Kelly Middle School compares
Kelly Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$15,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 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 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Two or More 12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Kelly 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 Eugene Sd 4j, which includes Kelly Middle School.
$15,361
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.3%
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 Kelly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eugene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sheldon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Eugene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Eugene
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Middle School
Standard public school
557 students
Monroe Middle School
Standard public school
519 students
Cal Young Middle School
Standard public school
475 students
Madison Middle School
Standard public school
398 students
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
375 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Middle School
Standard public school
350 students
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Kelly Middle School
How many students attend Kelly Middle School?
Kelly Middle School has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eugene, OR.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly Middle School?
63.9% of students at Kelly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Middle School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Middle School?
Kelly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kelly Middle School rank among middle schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Middle School ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Eugene, 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 Eugene on the city page.
Is Kelly Middle School a good school?
Kelly Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Eugene Sd 4j?
Besides Kelly Middle School, Eugene Sd 4j also operates South Eugene High School (1,499 students), Sheldon High School (1,462 students), and North Eugene High School (1,079 students). See the Eugene Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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