At a glance
Reported students
184
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
184:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
Howard Street Charter: 184 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
184:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 185
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Howard Street Charter
Howard Street Charter is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Salem. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Salem-Keizer SD 24J. NCES reports 184 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 477 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 184:1, above the Oregon median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.3%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Howard Street Charter
- 1How do the reported 184:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Middle · Grades 06–08
95 reported students
Straub Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
568 reported students
Walker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
571 reported students
Whiteaker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
654 reported students
Parrish Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
691 reported students
Leslie Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
735 reported students
Public schools near Howard Street Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish Middle School Middle · Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 06–08 | 691 | 0.4 mi |
| Walker Middle School Middle · Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 06–08 | 571 | 1.3 mi |
| Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School Middle · Charter · Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 06–08 | 95 | 1.6 mi |
| Waldo Middle School Middle · Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 06–08 | 997 | 2.1 mi |
| Straub Middle School Middle · Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 06–08 | 568 | 2.5 mi |
| Claggett Creek Middle School Middle · Salem-Keizer SD 24J | 06–08 | 798 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Howard Street Charter
What grades does Howard Street Charter serve?
Howard Street Charter reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Salem-Keizer SD 24J.
How many students attend Howard Street Charter?
Howard Street Charter reported 184 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 209 Oregon middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 185 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Howard Street Charter?
The calculated ratio is 184:1, based on 184 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Howard Street Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Howard Street Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Howard Street Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Howard Street Charter in?
Howard Street Charter is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24J, based in Salem, OR, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Howard Street Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parrish Middle School (0.4 mi), Walker Middle School (1.3 mi), Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.