Enrollment
349
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lorna Byrne Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lorna Byrne Middle School
Lorna Byrne Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cave Junction, Oregon, enrolling 349 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Oregon schools and 41% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.0% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #261, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 349 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Cave Junction's elementary schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Elementary School (378 students): Lorna Byrne Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 22.2:1).
Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students) and North Valley High School (424 students) alongside Lorna Byrne 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 Lorna Byrne Middle School compares
Lorna Byrne 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,695
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd, which includes Lorna Byrne Middle School.
$14,695
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~349 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cave Junction on the city page.
Is Lorna Byrne Middle School a good school?
Lorna Byrne Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. 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 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.
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