Enrollment
395
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherwood, OR
Middleton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Middleton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411129001501
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Sherwood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleton Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sherwood, OR.
School address
District: Sherwood Sd 88j · Oregon
NCES ID 411129001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middleton Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middleton Elementary School
Middleton Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sherwood, Oregon, enrolling 395 students.
At 17.2:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.0% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Oregon average.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sherwood Sd 88j spends $13,598 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sherwood's public schools, it stands alongside Ridges Elementary School (635 students): Middleton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 18.7:1).
Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood High School (1,668 students) and Sherwood Middle School (1,112 students) alongside Middleton Elementary 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 Middleton Elementary School compares
Middleton Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 87% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oregon - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,598
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Middleton Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherwood Sd 88j, which includes Middleton Elementary School.
$13,598
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 46.5%
Federal 6.1%
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 Middleton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridges Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawks View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer Glen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,668
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sherwood
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~395 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middleton Elementary School
How many students attend Middleton Elementary School?
Middleton Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherwood, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton Elementary School is 17.2:1, 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 Middleton Elementary School?
7.0% of students at Middleton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Middleton Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Sherwood, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton Elementary School?
Middleton Elementary 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).
How does Middleton Elementary School rank among schools in Sherwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sherwood, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherwood on the city page.
Is Middleton Elementary School a good school?
Middleton Elementary 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 Sherwood Sd 88j?
Besides Middleton Elementary School, Sherwood Sd 88j also operates Sherwood High School (1,668 students), Sherwood Middle School (1,112 students), and Ridges Elementary School (635 students). See the Sherwood Sd 88j district page for the complete list.
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