Enrollment
242
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrill, OR
Lost River High School
Federal NCES profile for Lost River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410702000511
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lost River High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
Lost River High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410702000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lost River High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lost River High School
Lost River High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Merrill, Oregon, enrolling 242 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (45%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Klamath County Sd spends $14,025 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students) and Mazama High School (690 students) alongside Lost River High 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 Lost River High School compares
Lost River High 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 40% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oregon - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$14,025
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 44.6%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Lost River High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath County Sd, which includes Lost River High School.
$14,025
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 63.0%
Federal 14.8%
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 Lost River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mazama High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lost River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other 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 (~242 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lost River High School
How many students attend Lost River High School?
Lost River High School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrill, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lost River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lost River High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Lost River High School?
73.7% of students at Lost River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lost River High School?
The largest demographic group at Lost River High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Merrill, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lost River High School?
Lost River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
Is Lost River High School a good school?
Lost River High School earns 47/100 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 Klamath County Sd?
Besides Lost River High School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Mazama High School (690 students), and Peterson Elementary School (573 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.
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