- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Klamath Falls, OR
Ponderosa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ponderosa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410708000487
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponderosa Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ponderosa Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Klamath Falls, OR.
School address
District: Klamath Falls City Schools · Oregon
NCES ID 410708000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ponderosa Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 410708000487 · Klamath Falls, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 20:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Klamath Union High School (671 students)
Ponderosa Middle School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ponderosa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klamath Union
Klamath Union High School
671 students
- This school
Ponderosa Middle School
561 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
344 students
- Mills Elementa
Mills Elementary School
299 students
- Joseph Conger
Joseph Conger Elementary School
269 students
- Pelican Elemen 257
Pelican Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Ponderosa Middle School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ponderosa Middle School compares
Ponderosa Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 68% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Oregon - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$16,678
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Ponderosa Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klamath Falls City Schools reports $16,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ponderosa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klamath Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Conger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelican Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponderosa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Klamath Falls
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ponderosa Middle School
How many students attend Ponderosa Middle School?
Ponderosa Middle School has 561 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Klamath Falls, OR. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa Middle School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ponderosa Middle School?
88.5% of students at Ponderosa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponderosa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ponderosa Middle School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Klamath Falls, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponderosa Middle School?
Ponderosa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ponderosa Middle School rank among middle schools in Klamath Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponderosa Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Klamath Falls, 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 Klamath Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Klamath Falls City Schools?
Besides Ponderosa Middle School, Klamath Falls City Schools also operates Klamath Union High School (671 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (344 students), and Mills Elementary School (299 students). See the Klamath Falls City Schools district page for the complete list.