Enrollment
471
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ontario Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ontario Middle School
Ontario Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ontario, Oregon, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Oregon schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 471 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (29%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ontario Sd 8c spends $14,496 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ontario Sd 8c also operates Ontario High School (709 students) and Alameda Elementary School (355 students) alongside Ontario 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 Ontario Middle School compares
Ontario 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,496
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ontario Sd 8c, which includes Ontario Middle School.
$14,496
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 67.8%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ontario Middle School a good school?
Ontario Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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