- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cave Junction, OR
Lorna Byrne Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lorna Byrne Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410690000471
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorna Byrne Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cave Junction · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorna Byrne Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorna Byrne Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cave Junction, OR.
School address
District: Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410690000471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lorna Byrne Middle School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 410690000471 · Cave Junction, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 24.9:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidden Valley High School (522 students)
Lorna Byrne Middle School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Lorna Byrne Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High School
522 students
- North Valley H
North Valley High School
424 students
- Fleming Middle
Fleming Middle School
381 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Lorna Byrne Middle School
349 students
- Manzanita Elem
Manzanita Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Lorna Byrne Middle School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lorna Byrne Middle School compares
Lorna Byrne 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 12% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.8%
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
$15,758
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Lorna Byrne Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd reports $15,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lorna Byrne Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fleming Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorna Byrne Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Cave Junction
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lorna Byrne Middle School
How many students attend Lorna Byrne Middle School?
Lorna Byrne Middle School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cave Junction, OR. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorna Byrne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorna Byrne Middle School is 24.9:1, which is 41% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorna Byrne Middle School?
59.0% of students at Lorna Byrne Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorna Byrne Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lorna Byrne Middle School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Cave Junction, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorna Byrne Middle School?
Lorna Byrne Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Lorna Byrne Middle School rank among public schools in Cave Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorna Byrne Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cave Junction, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd?
Besides Lorna Byrne Middle School, Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students), North Valley High School (424 students), and Fleming Middle School (381 students). See the Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd district page for the complete list.