Enrollment
780
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ron Russell Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ron Russell Middle School
Ron Russell Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 780 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 76.9% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 90% of state schools at 780 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 377 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 780 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Portland's middle schools, it stands alongside Stoller Middle School (1,069 students): Ron Russell Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 25.5:1).
David Douglas Sd 40 also operates David Douglas High School (2,756 students) and Floyd Light Middle School (684 students) alongside Ron Russell 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 Ron Russell Middle School compares
Ron Russell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 33.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for David Douglas Sd 40, which includes Ron Russell Middle School.
$19,860
Per student
+10%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 68.6%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 2,756
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~780 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ron Russell Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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