- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Taft Middle School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 410750000984 · Lincoln City, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport High School (669 students)
Taft Middle School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Taft Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport High S
Newport High School
669 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
535 students
- Taft Elementar
Taft Elementary School
464 students
- Newport Middle
Newport Middle School
426 students
- Sam Case Eleme
Sam Case Elementary
353 students
- This school 235
Taft Middle School
235 students
What this shows Taft Middle School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Middle School compares
Taft 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,750
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 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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County Sd reports $15,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~235 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.