- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Keizer, OR
Whiteaker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteaker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411082000816
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteaker Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Keizer · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteaker Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteaker Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Keizer, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Whiteaker Middle School grew from 682 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 411082000816 · Keizer, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 21.1:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Whiteaker Middle School grew from 682 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Whiteaker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 654
Whiteaker Middle School
654 students
What this shows Whiteaker Middle School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteaker Middle School compares
Whiteaker Middle School is a growing 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 70% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Whiteaker Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteaker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteaker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Keizer
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteaker Middle School
How many students attend Whiteaker Middle School?
Whiteaker Middle School has 654 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Keizer, OR. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteaker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteaker Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whiteaker Middle School?
89.9% of students at Whiteaker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteaker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteaker Middle School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Keizer, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteaker Middle School?
Whiteaker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Whiteaker Middle School rank among public schools in Keizer?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteaker Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Keizer, 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 Keizer on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Whiteaker Middle School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.