- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Roseway Heights School
Federal NCES profile for Roseway Heights School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411004000932
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roseway Heights School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #16 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roseway Heights School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roseway Heights School ranks #16 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Roseway Heights School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 411004000932 · Portland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 15.6:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Roseway Heights School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Roseway Heights School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school 561
Roseway Heights School
561 students
What this shows Roseway Heights School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roseway Heights School compares
Roseway Heights 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 25% | 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
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Oregon - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Roseway Heights School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roseway Heights School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roseway Heights School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roseway Heights School
How many students attend Roseway Heights School?
Roseway Heights School has 561 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roseway Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roseway Heights School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower 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 Roseway Heights School?
65.8% of students at Roseway Heights School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roseway Heights School?
The largest demographic group at Roseway Heights School is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roseway Heights School?
Roseway Heights School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Roseway Heights School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Roseway Heights School ranks #16 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Roseway Heights School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.