- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Vernonia Middle School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 411293001673 · Vernonia, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 17.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernonia Elementary School (206 students)
Vernonia Middle School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Vernonia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernonia Eleme
Vernonia Elementary School
206 students
- Vernonia High
Vernonia High School
178 students
- This school
Vernonia Middle School
139 students
- Mist Elementar 31
Mist Elementary School
31 students
What this shows Vernonia Middle School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernonia Middle School compares
Vernonia Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Vernonia Sd 47j reports $18,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.