Enrollment
480
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Grande Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Grande Middle School
La Grande Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in La Grande, Oregon, enrolling 480 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.0% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Grande Sd 1 spends $14,013 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 480 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande High School (604 students) and Central Elementary School (403 students) alongside La Grande 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 La Grande Middle School compares
La Grande Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,013
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Grande Sd 1, which includes La Grande Middle School.
$14,013
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 58.2%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Grande Middle School a good school?
La Grande Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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