Enrollment
561
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ponderosa Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ponderosa Middle School
Ponderosa Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.5% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 112 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Klamath Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside Henley Middle School (413 students): Ponderosa Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20:1 vs 21.7:1).
Klamath Falls City Schools also operates Klamath Union High School (671 students) and Roosevelt Elementary School (344 students) alongside Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Middle School compares
Ponderosa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath Falls City Schools, which includes Ponderosa Middle School.
$15,820
Per student
-13%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 57.9%
Federal 19.1%
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 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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ponderosa Middle School a good school?
Ponderosa Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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