- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Stayton Middle School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 410002000834 · Stayton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 16.2:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Stayton High School (669 students)
Stayton Middle School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Stayton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stayton High S
Stayton High School
669 students
- This school
Stayton Middle School
486 students
- Sublimity Elem
Sublimity Elementary School
366 students
- Stayton Elemen
Stayton Elementary School
332 students
- Mari-Linn Elem 158
Mari-Linn Elementary School
158 students
- North Santiam 99
North Santiam Options Academy
99 students
What this shows Stayton Middle School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stayton Middle School compares
Stayton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,887
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 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.
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
District finance for North Santiam Sd 29j reports $14,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.