Enrollment
350
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eugene, OR
Kennedy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410474000564
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #6 of 10
- middle schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 350
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle School ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+16% vs state
What stands out at Kennedy Middle School
Kennedy Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 350 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.2% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 350 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 313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eugene's middle schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Middle School (557 students): Kennedy 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 Kennedy 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 Kennedy Middle School compares
Kennedy 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 | 61.2% | ▲ 16% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$15,361
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Kennedy 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 Kennedy 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 Kennedy 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 | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gilham Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy 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
Kelly Middle School
Standard public school
407 students
Madison Middle School
Standard public school
398 students
Cascade Middle School
Standard public school
375 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 Kennedy Middle School
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has 350 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eugene, OR.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy Middle School?
61.2% of students at Kennedy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Middle School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Kennedy Middle School rank among middle schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Middle School ranks #6 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 Kennedy Middle School a good school?
Kennedy Middle School earns 33/100 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 Kennedy 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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