Enrollment
235
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln City, OR
Taft Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Taft Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410750000984
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lincoln City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 235
- students enrolled
Taft Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lincoln City, OR.
School address
District: Lincoln County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410750000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taft Middle School
Taft Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lincoln City, Oregon, enrolling 235 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 235 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students) and Taft High School (535 students) alongside Taft 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 Taft Middle School compares
Taft 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Oregon - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$14,560
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 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
- 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 60.0%
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.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Taft 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 Lincoln County Sd, which includes Taft Middle School.
$14,560
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Taft Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Case Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle 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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Lincoln City, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Middle School?
Taft Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Taft Middle School rank among public schools in Lincoln City?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lincoln City, 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 Lincoln City on the city page.
Is Taft Middle School a good school?
Taft Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Oregon schools. 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 Lincoln County Sd?
Besides Taft Middle School, Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students), Taft High School (535 students), and Taft Elementary School (464 students). See the Lincoln County Sd district page for the complete list.
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