Enrollment
1,014
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 411082000668
Stephens Middle School — Salem, OR
Federal NCES profile for Stephens Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephens Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stephens Middle School reports 1,014 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Oregon average and 38% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 338 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salem-Keizer Sd 24j spends $22,282 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.2% from local sources (property taxes), 61.3% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stephens Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 24% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,282
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 338 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,014 Top 94% in Oregon — larger than 6% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.7% +24% vs state
NCES ID 411082000668
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 16.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 338:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.6%
In-school suspensions 155
Out-of-school suspensions 205
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Stephens Middle School.
$22,282
Per student
0%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
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Parrish Middle School
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Stephens Middle School
How many students attend Stephens Middle School?
Stephens Middle School has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephens Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephens Middle School?
71.7% of students at Stephens Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephens Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stephens Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephens Middle School?
Stephens Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.