Enrollment
486
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stayton, OR
Stayton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stayton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410002000834
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stayton Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Stayton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stayton Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stayton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stayton, OR.
School address
District: North Santiam Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stayton Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stayton Middle School
Stayton Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Stayton, Oregon, enrolling 486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #227, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Santiam Sd 29j spends $13,637 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Stayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stayton Elementary School (332 students): Stayton Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 15.1:1).
North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton High School (669 students) and Sublimity Elementary School (366 students) alongside Stayton 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 Stayton Middle School compares
Stayton 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 35% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Oregon - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$13,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Stayton 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 North Santiam Sd 29j, which includes Stayton Middle School.
$13,637
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 56.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Stayton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sublimity Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stayton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mari-Linn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Santiam Options Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stayton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar elementary schools in Stayton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~486 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stayton Middle School
How many students attend Stayton Middle School?
Stayton Middle School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stayton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stayton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stayton Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Stayton Middle School?
71.1% of students at Stayton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stayton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stayton Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Stayton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stayton Middle School?
Stayton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Stayton Middle School rank among public schools in Stayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stayton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stayton, 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 Stayton on the city page.
Is Stayton Middle School a good school?
Stayton Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 North Santiam Sd 29j?
Besides Stayton Middle School, North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton High School (669 students), Sublimity Elementary School (366 students), and Stayton Elementary School (332 students). See the North Santiam Sd 29j district page for the complete list.
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