Enrollment
524
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, OR
Thurston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thurston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411167000593
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurston Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurston Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurston Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thurston Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thurston Middle School
Thurston Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Springfield, Oregon, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #233, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 19 spends $13,914 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Springfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Hamlin Middle School (573 students): Thurston Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 16.9:1).
Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students) and Thurston High School (1,215 students) alongside Thurston 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 Thurston Middle School compares
Thurston 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 16% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Oregon - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$13,914
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Thurston Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 19, which includes Thurston Middle School.
$13,914
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 60.6%
Federal 11.7%
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 Thurston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Springfield
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thurston Middle School
How many students attend Thurston Middle School?
Thurston Middle School has 524 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurston Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurston Middle School?
61.3% of students at Thurston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thurston Middle School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurston Middle School?
Thurston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Thurston Middle School rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurston Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Springfield, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Thurston Middle School a good school?
Thurston Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Thurston Middle School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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