- Enrollment
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Ron Russell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ron Russell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410394001676
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ron Russell Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #21 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ron Russell Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ron Russell Middle School ranks #21 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ron Russell Middle School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 410394001676 · Portland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 17.3:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: David Douglas High School (2,756 students)
Ron Russell Middle School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ron Russell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David Douglas
David Douglas High School
2,756 students
- This school 780
Ron Russell Middle School
780 students
- Floyd Light Mi 684
Floyd Light Middle School
684 students
- Alice Ott Midd 594
Alice Ott Middle School
594 students
- Gilbert Park E 503
Gilbert Park Elementary School
503 students
- Mill Park Elem 494
Mill Park Elementary School
494 students
What this shows Ron Russell Middle School reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ron Russell Middle School compares
Ron Russell 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 46% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oregon - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$21,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 255 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 25.7%
Asian 15.6%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.4, Ron Russell Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for David Douglas Sd 40 reports $21,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ron Russell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ron Russell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
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
Floyd Light Middle School
Standard public school
684 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ron Russell Middle School
How many students attend Ron Russell Middle School?
Ron Russell Middle School has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ron Russell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ron Russell Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ron Russell Middle School?
76.9% of students at Ron Russell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ron Russell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ron Russell Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ron Russell Middle School?
Ron Russell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Ron Russell Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ron Russell Middle School ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides Ron Russell Middle School, David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students), Floyd Light Middle School (684 students), and Alice Ott Middle School (594 students). See the David Douglas Sd 40 district page for the complete list.