- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Federal NCES profile for Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004000968
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #11 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School ranks #11 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+209 students YoY
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School grew from 1,440 students in 2022-23 to 1,649 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 91.8 → 99.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+209 students YoY 411004000968 · Portland, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,681 enr · 18.5:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School grew from 1,440 students in 2022-23 to 1,649 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 91.8 → 99.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- This school
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,450 students
What this shows Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School reports 1,681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School compares
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is a growing 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,681
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Oregon - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
African American 12.5%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Portland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
David Douglas High School
Standard public school
2,756 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Westview High School
Standard public school
2,423 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant High School
Standard public school
2,149 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset High School
Standard public school
1,812 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Standard public school
1,650 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
How many students attend Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School has 1,681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,440 (2022-23) → 1,649 (2023-24), up 209.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
65.0% of students at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
The largest demographic group at Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School?
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School ranks #11 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School (1,650 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.