Enrollment
343
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walter L Kraxberger Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gladstone, Oregon, enrolling 343 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Gladstone Sd 115 also operates John Wetten Elementary School (589 students) and Gladstone High School (559 students) alongside Walter L Kraxberger 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 Walter L Kraxberger Middle School compares
Walter L Kraxberger 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,400
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladstone Sd 115, which includes Walter L Kraxberger Middle School.
$15,400
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 54.7%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gladstone on the city page.
Is Walter L Kraxberger Middle School a good school?
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 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.
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