- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Grande, OR
La Grande Middle School
Federal NCES profile for La Grande Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410720001127
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Grande Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in La Grande · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Grande Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Grande Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in La Grande, OR.
School address
District: La Grande Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410720001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
La Grande Middle School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 410720001127 · La Grande, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 17.8:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: La Grande High School (604 students)
La Grande Middle School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
La Grande Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Grande High
La Grande High School
604 students
- This school
La Grande Middle School
480 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
403 students
- Island City El
Island City Elementary School
293 students
- Greenwood Elem 234
Greenwood Elementary School
234 students
What this shows La Grande Middle School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Grande Middle School compares
La Grande Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 21% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
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.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Oregon - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$14,694
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, La Grande Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Grande Sd 1 reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Grande Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Island City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Grande Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Grande Middle School
How many students attend La Grande Middle School?
La Grande Middle School has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Grande, OR. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grande Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grande Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Grande Middle School?
64.0% of students at La Grande Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Grande Middle School?
The largest demographic group at La Grande Middle School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in La Grande, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Grande Middle School?
La Grande Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 La Grande Middle School rank among public schools in La Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, La Grande Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in La Grande, 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 La Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in La Grande Sd 1?
Besides La Grande Middle School, La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande High School (604 students), Central Elementary School (403 students), and Island City Elementary School (293 students). See the La Grande Sd 1 district page for the complete list.