Enrollment
53
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 411299011359
Wallowa Middle School — Wallowa, OR
Federal NCES profile for Wallowa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wallowa Sd 12 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wallowa Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wallowa Middle School reports 53 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wallowa Sd 12 spends $30,740 per pupil district-wide, above the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.2% from local sources (property taxes), 71.4% from the state, and 9.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wallowa Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 77% in Oregon — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$30,740
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 53 Top 5% in Oregon — larger than 95% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 411299011359
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wallowa Sd 12, which includes Wallowa Middle School.
$30,740
Per student
+38%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 71.4%
Federal 9.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Wallowa Middle School
How many students attend Wallowa Middle School?
Wallowa Middle School has 53 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wallowa, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallowa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallowa Middle School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallowa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wallowa Middle School is White at 92.5%. The school serves a student body in Wallowa, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallowa Middle School?
Wallowa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.