Enrollment
618
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Parkrose Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Parkrose Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410948000986
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkrose Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #18 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkrose Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkrose Middle School ranks #18 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Parkrose Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410948000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkrose Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkrose Middle School
Parkrose Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 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 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Portland's middle schools, it stands alongside Stoller Middle School (1,069 students): Parkrose Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 25.5:1).
Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose High School (998 students) and Russell Elementary (309 students) alongside Parkrose 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 Parkrose Middle School compares
Parkrose 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$16,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
White 26.3%
African American 20.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Parkrose Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkrose Sd 3, which includes Parkrose Middle School.
$16,073
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 32.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 Parkrose Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkrose High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prescott Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaver Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sacramento Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkrose Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Portland
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stoller Middle School
Standard public school
1,069 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Tumwater Middle School
Standard public school
1,003 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Middle School
Standard public school
876 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Ron Russell Middle School
Standard public school
780 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Hauton B Lee Middle School
Standard public school
718 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Jackson Middle School
Standard public school
715 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parkrose Middle School
How many students attend Parkrose Middle School?
Parkrose Middle School has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkrose Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkrose Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkrose Middle School?
70.7% of students at Parkrose Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkrose Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Parkrose Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkrose Middle School?
Parkrose Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Parkrose Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkrose Middle School ranks #18 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Parkrose Middle School a good school?
Parkrose Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Parkrose Sd 3?
Besides Parkrose Middle School, Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose High School (998 students), Russell Elementary (309 students), and Prescott Elementary School (268 students). See the Parkrose Sd 3 district page for the complete list.
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