- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Helens, OR
St Helens Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Helens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411172000195
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Helens Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in St Helens · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
St Helens Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Helens Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in St Helens, OR.
School address
District: St Helens Sd 502 · Oregon
NCES ID 411172000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
St Helens Middle School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 411172000195 · St Helens, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 17.6:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: St Helens High School (823 students)
St Helens Middle School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
St Helens Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Helens High
St Helens High School
823 students
- This school
St Helens Middle School
563 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
452 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
426 students
- Columbia City 214
Columbia City School
214 students
- St Helens Arth 160
St Helens Arthur Academy
160 students
What this shows St Helens Middle School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Helens Middle School compares
St Helens Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oregon - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$15,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, St Helens Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Helens Sd 502 reports $15,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Helens Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia City School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Helens Arthur Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Helens Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Helens Middle School
How many students attend St Helens Middle School?
St Helens Middle School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Helens, OR. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Helens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Helens Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Helens Middle School?
40.9% of students at St Helens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Helens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Helens Middle School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in St Helens, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Helens Middle School?
St Helens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 St Helens Middle School rank among public schools in St Helens?
By Resource Investment Index, St Helens Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in St Helens, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St Helens on the city page.
What other schools are in St Helens Sd 502?
Besides St Helens Middle School, St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students), Mcbride Elementary School (452 students), and Lewis & Clark Elementary School (426 students). See the St Helens Sd 502 district page for the complete list.