- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gladstone, OR
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walter L Kraxberger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410561000145
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter L Kraxberger Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, OR.
School address
District: Gladstone Sd 115 · Oregon
NCES ID 410561000145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 410561000145 · Gladstone, OR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 13.7:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John Wetten Elementary School (589 students)
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Wetten El
John Wetten Elementary School
589 students
- Gladstone High
Gladstone High School
559 students
- This school
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
343 students
- Gladstone Cent 109
Gladstone Center for Children and Families
109 students
What this shows Walter L Kraxberger Middle School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter L Kraxberger Middle School compares
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$18,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gladstone Sd 115 reports $18,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter L Kraxberger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wetten Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone Center for Children and Families | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter L Kraxberger Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
How many students attend Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School has 343 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gladstone, OR. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% lower 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 Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
31.1% of students at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Gladstone, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter L Kraxberger Middle School?
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Walter L Kraxberger Middle School rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter L Kraxberger Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, 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 Gladstone Sd 115?
Besides Walter L Kraxberger Middle School, Gladstone Sd 115 also operates John Wetten Elementary School (589 students), Gladstone High School (559 students), and Gladstone Center for Children and Families (109 students). See the Gladstone Sd 115 district page for the complete list.