Enrollment
85
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waldport, OR
Waldport Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waldport Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410750000658
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldport Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waldport · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 85
- students enrolled
Waldport Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waldport Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waldport, OR.
School address
District: Lincoln County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410750000658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waldport Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waldport Middle School
Waldport Middle School is a small middle school in Waldport, Oregon, enrolling 85 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Oregon schools and 21% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Oregon schools, with 85 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 20 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 85 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students) and Taft High School (535 students) alongside Waldport 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 Waldport Middle School compares
Waldport 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oregon - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$14,560
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Waldport 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 Lincoln County Sd, which includes Waldport Middle School.
$14,560
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 31.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 Waldport Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Case Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldport Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~85 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waldport Middle School
How many students attend Waldport Middle School?
Waldport Middle School has 85 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waldport, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldport Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldport Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waldport Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Waldport, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldport Middle School?
Waldport Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Waldport Middle School rank among public schools in Waldport?
By Resource Investment Index, Waldport Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waldport, 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 Waldport on the city page.
Is Waldport Middle School a good school?
Waldport Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. 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 Lincoln County Sd?
Besides Waldport 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.
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