- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corvallis, OR
Linus Pauling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Linus Pauling Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410348000045
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linus Pauling Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linus Pauling Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linus Pauling Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Corvallis, OR.
School address
District: Corvallis Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410348000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Linus Pauling Middle School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 410348000045 · Corvallis, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 16.2:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Corvallis High School (1,273 students)
Linus Pauling Middle School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Linus Pauling Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corvallis High
Corvallis High School
1,273 students
- Crescent Valle
Crescent Valley High School
875 students
- This school
Linus Pauling Middle School
712 students
- Cheldelin Midd 488
Cheldelin Middle School
488 students
- Garfield Eleme 378
Garfield Elementary School
378 students
- Bessie Coleman 351
Bessie Coleman Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Linus Pauling Middle School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linus Pauling Middle School compares
Linus Pauling Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Oregon - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$17,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Linus Pauling Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corvallis Sd 509j reports $17,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linus Pauling Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crescent Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheldelin Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linus Pauling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Corvallis
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Linus Pauling Middle School
How many students attend Linus Pauling Middle School?
Linus Pauling Middle School has 712 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corvallis, OR. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linus Pauling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linus Pauling Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Linus Pauling Middle School?
38.5% of students at Linus Pauling Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linus Pauling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Linus Pauling Middle School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Corvallis, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linus Pauling Middle School?
Linus Pauling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Linus Pauling Middle School rank among public schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Linus Pauling Middle School ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Corvallis, 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 Corvallis on the city page.
What other schools are in Corvallis Sd 509j?
Besides Linus Pauling Middle School, Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Corvallis High School (1,273 students), Crescent Valley High School (875 students), and Cheldelin Middle School (488 students). See the Corvallis Sd 509j district page for the complete list.