- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Portland, OR
Sellwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sellwood 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 411004000936
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sellwood Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #11 of 24
- middle schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sellwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sellwood Middle School ranks #11 of 24 middle schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sellwood Middle School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 411004000936 · Portland, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 22.1:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Sellwood Middle School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sellwood Middle 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 575
Sellwood Middle School
575 students
What this shows Sellwood Middle School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sellwood Middle School compares
Sellwood 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 80% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Oregon - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Sellwood Middle School is less 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 Sellwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sellwood Middle 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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sellwood Middle School
How many students attend Sellwood Middle School?
Sellwood Middle School has 575 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sellwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sellwood Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sellwood Middle School?
10.7% of students at Sellwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sellwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sellwood Middle School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sellwood Middle School?
Sellwood 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 Sellwood Middle School rank among middle schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sellwood Middle School ranks #11 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 Sellwood Middle 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.