- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lost River High School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 410702000511 · Merrill, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 17.3:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Henley High School (720 students)
Lost River High School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Lost River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henley High Sc
Henley High School
720 students
- Mazama High Sc
Mazama High School
690 students
- Peterson Eleme
Peterson Elementary School
573 students
- Ferguson Eleme
Ferguson Elementary School
524 students
- Shasta Element
Shasta Elementary School
505 students
- This school 242
Lost River High School
242 students
What this shows Lost River High School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lost River High School compares
Lost River 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,356
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 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.
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
District finance for Klamath County Sd reports $15,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~242 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.