- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Thurston Middle School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 411167000593 · Springfield, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 18.7:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,229 students)
Thurston Middle School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Thurston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,229 students
- Thurston High
Thurston High School
1,215 students
- Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle School
573 students
- This school
Thurston Middle School
524 students
- Agnes Stewart 460
Agnes Stewart Middle School
460 students
- Riverbend Elem 424
Riverbend Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Thurston Middle School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurston Middle School compares
Thurston 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,354
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 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.
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
District finance for Springfield Sd 19 reports $15,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,215
- 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.
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 (~524 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.