Enrollment
187
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weston, OR
Weston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Weston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410166001114
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 187
- students enrolled
Weston Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Athena-Weston Sd 29rj · Oregon
NCES ID 410166001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weston Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weston Middle School
Weston Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Weston, Oregon, enrolling 187 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.4% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 187 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Athena-Weston Sd 29rj also operates Weston-Mcewen High School (173 students) and Athena Elementary School (124 students) alongside Weston 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 Weston Middle School compares
Weston 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.8%
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
$15,075
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 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 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Weston Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athena-Weston Sd 29rj, which includes Weston Middle School.
$15,075
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 69.7%
Federal 7.6%
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 Weston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston-Mcewen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athena Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary 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 (~187 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Weston Middle School
How many students attend Weston Middle School?
Weston Middle School has 187 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weston, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Weston Middle School?
64.4% of students at Weston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Weston Middle School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Weston, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston Middle School?
Weston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Weston Middle School a good school?
Weston Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Athena-Weston Sd 29rj?
Besides Weston Middle School, Athena-Weston Sd 29rj also operates Weston-Mcewen High School (173 students) and Athena Elementary School (124 students). See the Athena-Weston Sd 29rj district page for the complete list.
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