Enrollment
139
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernonia, OR
Vernonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vernonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411293001673
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernonia Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vernonia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernonia Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernonia Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vernonia, OR.
School address
District: Vernonia Sd 47j · Oregon
NCES ID 411293001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernonia Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernonia Middle School
Vernonia Middle School is a small middle school in Vernonia, Oregon, enrolling 139 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 139 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vernonia Sd 47j also operates Vernonia Elementary School (206 students) and Vernonia High School (178 students) alongside Vernonia 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 Vernonia Middle School compares
Vernonia 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 25% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Oregon - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$17,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Vernonia 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 Vernonia Sd 47j, which includes Vernonia Middle School.
$17,653
Per student
-2%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 47.2%
Federal 12.2%
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 Vernonia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernonia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mist Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernonia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vernonia Middle School
How many students attend Vernonia Middle School?
Vernonia Middle School has 139 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernonia, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernonia Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernonia Middle School?
39.8% of students at Vernonia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vernonia Middle School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Vernonia, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernonia Middle School?
Vernonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Vernonia Middle School rank among public schools in Vernonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernonia Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vernonia, 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 Vernonia on the city page.
Is Vernonia Middle School a good school?
Vernonia Middle School earns 36/100 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 Vernonia Sd 47j?
Besides Vernonia Middle School, Vernonia Sd 47j also operates Vernonia Elementary School (206 students), Vernonia High School (178 students), and Mist Elementary School (31 students). See the Vernonia Sd 47j district page for the complete list.
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