- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ontario, OR
Ontario Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ontario Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410927000745
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ontario Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ontario Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ontario Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Ontario, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Ontario Middle School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 410927000745 · Ontario, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 22.4:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ontario High School (709 students)
Ontario Middle School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ontario Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ontario High S
Ontario High School
709 students
- This school
Ontario Middle School
471 students
- Alameda Elemen
Alameda Elementary School
355 students
- Aiken Elementa
Aiken Elementary School
333 students
- May Roberts El
May Roberts Elementary School
302 students
- Cairo Elementa 109
Cairo Elementary School
109 students
What this shows Ontario Middle School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ontario Middle School compares
Ontario Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 88% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Oregon - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$16,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
White 29.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Ontario Middle School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario Sd 8c reports $16,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ontario Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alameda Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Roberts Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cairo Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ontario Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ontario Middle School
How many students attend Ontario Middle School?
Ontario Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ontario, OR. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ontario Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ontario Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ontario Middle School?
99.5% of students at Ontario Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ontario Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ontario Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Ontario, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ontario Middle School?
Ontario Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Ontario Middle School rank among public schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Ontario Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario Sd 8c?
Besides Ontario Middle School, Ontario Sd 8c also operates Ontario High School (709 students), Alameda Elementary School (355 students), and Aiken Elementary School (333 students). See the Ontario Sd 8c district page for the complete list.