Enrollment
569
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, OR
Lacreole Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lacreole Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410386001049
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacreole Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lacreole Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lacreole Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dallas, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lacreole Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lacreole Middle School
Lacreole Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dallas, Oregon, enrolling 569 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 157 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dallas Sd 2 spends $13,888 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dallas Sd 2 also operates Dallas High School (948 students) and Whitworth Elementary School (367 students) alongside Lacreole 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 Lacreole Middle School compares
Lacreole 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 33% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$13,888
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Lacreole 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 Dallas Sd 2, which includes Lacreole Middle School.
$13,888
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 62.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Lacreole Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitworth Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dallas Community Charter | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacreole Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lacreole Middle School
How many students attend Lacreole Middle School?
Lacreole Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacreole Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacreole Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Lacreole Middle School?
35.3% of students at Lacreole Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacreole Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lacreole Middle School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacreole Middle School?
Lacreole Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Lacreole Middle School rank among public schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lacreole Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
Is Lacreole Middle School a good school?
Lacreole Middle School earns 26/100 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 Dallas Sd 2?
Besides Lacreole Middle School, Dallas Sd 2 also operates Dallas High School (948 students), Whitworth Elementary School (367 students), and Lyle Elementary School (305 students). See the Dallas Sd 2 district page for the complete list.
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