Enrollment
235
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 410750000984
Taft Middle School — Lincoln City, OR
Federal NCES profile for Taft Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 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: Lincoln County Sd · 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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Taft Middle School reports 235 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 235 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln County Sd spends $17,418 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.7% from local sources (property taxes), 31.1% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 Taft 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 29% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Oregon — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$17,418
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 235 Top 29% in Oregon — larger than 71% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 410750000984
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 235:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.9%
In-school suspensions 46
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County Sd, which includes Taft Middle School.
$17,418
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 15.2%
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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Taft Middle School
How many students attend Taft Middle School?
Taft Middle School has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Taft Middle School is White at 60.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lincoln City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Middle School?
Taft Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) 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.